Williamstown Head Start Preschool in Williamstown, KY

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

45:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kentucky other enrollment

64th percentile

Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

186

Williamstown Head Start Preschool: 90 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

45:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: Not reported
Teachers (FTE): 5
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Williamstown Head Start Preschool

Williamstown Head Start Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Williamstown. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Williamstown Independent. NCES reports 90 students for 2024–25.

Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 45:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Williamstown Head Start Preschool

1How do the reported 45:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White83.3%
Hispanic10%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Williamstown Jr. High

Middle · Grades 06–08

172 reported students

Williamstown Sr. High

High · Grades 09–12

200 reported students

Williamstown Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

397 reported students

View all 4 district schools →

Public schools near Williamstown Head Start Preschool

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Williamstown Elementary Elementary · Williamstown Independent	KG–05	397	under 0.1 mi
Williamstown Jr. High Middle · Williamstown Independent	06–08	172	under 0.1 mi
Williamstown Sr. High High · Williamstown Independent	09–12	200	under 0.1 mi
Grant County Middle School Middle · Grant County	06–08	699	1.6 mi
Dry Ridge Elementary Elementary · Grant County	PK–05	400	1.8 mi
Mason-Corinth Elementary Elementary · Grant County	PK–05	299	3.5 mi

Compare all 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY →

Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Head Start Preschool

What grades does Williamstown Head Start Preschool serve?

Williamstown Head Start Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Williamstown Independent.

How many students attend Williamstown Head Start Preschool?

Williamstown Head Start Preschool reported 90 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Williamstown Head Start Preschool?

The calculated ratio is 45:1, based on 90 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Williamstown Head Start Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?

Williamstown Head Start Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamstown Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Williamstown Head Start Preschool students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Williamstown Head Start Preschool in?

Williamstown Head Start Preschool is part of Williamstown Independent, based in Williamstown, KY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Williamstown Head Start Preschool?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Williamstown Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Williamstown Jr. High (under 0.1 mi), Williamstown Sr. High (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.