School district or education agency · NCES 2105880

Whitley County

Williamsburg, KY

District overview See comparisons

Students4,222

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools11

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,222

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$13,081

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictKYUnited States

Academic standing2025

62nd percentile45th percentile45th percentile

This district is 17 percentile points higher than the state figure and 17 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

38.7%28.0%27.8%

This district is 10.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$15,791$17,443$19,509

This district is $1,652 per student lower than the state figure and $3,718 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$13,081$14,633$15,859

This district is $1,552 per student lower than the state figure and $2,778 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,614$1,976$1,964

This district is $362 per student lower than the state figure and $350 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$147$410$336

This district is $263 per student lower than the state figure and $189 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,905$1,627$1,793

This district is $278 per student higher than the state figure and $112 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,893$7,435$8,742

This district is $542 per student lower than the state figure and $1,849 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,195$4,663$3,769

This district is $468 per student lower than the state figure and $426 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$4,342$9,063$11,715

This district is $4,721 per student lower than the state figure and $7,373 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$405$841$869

This district is $436 per student lower than the state figure and $464 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:115:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

844:1328:1376:1

This district is 516 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 468 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

172.0150.5138.9

This district is 21.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 33.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

27.719.718.5

This district is 8.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 9.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.70.70.9

This district is about the same as the state figure and 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.2%99.1%99.0%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.3%6.0%12.0%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

26.4%15.6%14.0%

This district is 10.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 12.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.1%3.1%3.9%

This district is 1.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.4%95.8%

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+3.1%+0.4%+0.5%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

77.0%56.8%50.6%

This district is 20.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 26.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.1%5.5%4.5%

This district is 1.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.8%8.1%9.0%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.4%6.7%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

27.6%6.5%5.1%

This district is 21.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 22.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

31.0%17.5%14.4%

This district is 13.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 16.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K324 students

7.7%

Kindergarten–grade 51,942 students

46.0%

Grades 6–8836 students

19.8%

Grades 9–121,116 students

26.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten324

Kindergarten314

Grade 1361

Grade 2368

Grade 3297

Grade 4296

Grade 5306

Grade 6287

Grade 7284

Grade 8265

Grade 9290

Grade 10288

Grade 11289

Grade 12249

Students by race and ethnicity

White4,077 (96.6%)

Hispanic/Latino64 (1.5%)

Two or more races59 (1.4%)

Black or African American13 (0.3%)

Asian5 (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

726All district staff, full-time equivalent

290Teachers, full-time equivalent

5School counselors, full-time equivalent

3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

117Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

10Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

24School administrators, full-time equivalent

9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers13 FTE

Kindergarten teachers14 FTE

Elementary teachers154 FTE

Secondary teachers51 FTE

Ungraded teachers58 FTE

Instructional coordinators5 FTE

District administrators8 FTE

District administrative support31 FTE

School administrative support15 FTE

Other support staff209 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

257Total completers

255Regular diplomas

2Other state-recognized credentials

9Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.2%

KY99.1%

United States99.0%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The diploma share describes credentials among completers. It is not a cohort graduation rate and should not be read as one.

Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.3%Students learning English6 students · 4 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

KY6.0%

U.S.12.0%

26.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services1,080 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District26.4%

KY15.6%

U.S.14.0%

4.1%Students with Section 504 plans134 students · 8 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.1%

KY3.1%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services1 students · 11 of 11 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

KY0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

266Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

KY98.4%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

4,381children ages 5 to 17

1,358estimated to live in families below the poverty line

31.0%about 1 in 3 school-age children

District31.0%

KY17.5%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

Comparable districts

Districts of a similar size in KY

These are the five closest state peers by enrollment. Open any profile to compare academics, attendance, spending and student support.

Bowling Green IndependentBowling Green, KY4,177 students11 schools · View profile →Grayson CountyCaneyville, KY3,989 students9 schools · View profile →Woodford CountyVersailles, KY3,988 students7 schools · View profile →Ohio CountyBeaver Dam, KY3,977 students10 schools · View profile →Graves CountyFancy Farm, KY3,970 students11 schools · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Mal1,895 assessments

65 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged868 assessments

64 out of 100

White students3,427 assessments

63 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students2,723 assessments

62 out of 100

Fem1,696 assessments

59 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

7Elementary schools

3High schools

1Middle schools

9Rural setting

2Town setting

2Alternative schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

26.5%Federal

60.6%State

12.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$13,081Total current spending per student

$8,775Instruction per student

$3,679Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$18.1MFederal revenue26.5% of total revenue

$41.5MState revenue60.6% of total revenue

$8.8MLocal revenue12.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,775Instructionper student

$3,679Student and instructional supportper student

$1,905Special educationper student

$1,119Building operations and maintenanceper student

$929Student transportationper student

$628Food servicesper student

$381Technologyper student

People costs

$29.9MSalaries$6,893 per student

$18.2MEmployee benefits$4,195 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$639KEquipmentFY 2023

$7MCapital outlay$1,614 per student

$6.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$18.8MDebt outstanding at year end$4,342 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.8MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$985KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$2.5MTitle I$572 per student

$1.2MIDEA special education$277 per student

$331KCareer and technical education$76 per student

$4.1MChild nutrition$935 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,254

FY 2023$13,081

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,648

FY 2023$1,614

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$5,025

FY 2023$4,342

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2143%

1,738 of 4,039 students

2021–2236.8%

1,409 of 3,829 students

2022–2338.7%

1,554 of 4,011 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

3.4Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE11 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE11 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I3 reporting schools

Calculus3 reporting schools

Biology3 reporting schools

Chemistry3 reporting schools

Physics3 reporting schools

Computer science3 reporting schools

Advanced Placement3 reporting schools

Dual enrollment3 reporting schools

Gifted programs11 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate3 reporting schools

Athletics2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

152Out-of-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →2In-school suspensions11 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Law-enforcement referrals11 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests11 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi11 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber11 reporting schools

1Student devices reported10 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?38.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,011 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$13,081current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?844:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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