Enrollment
253
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erlanger, KY
Arnett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arnett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210174000335
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnett Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arnett Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnett Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arnett Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arnett Elementary School
Arnett Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Erlanger, Kentucky, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Erlanger's public schools, it stands alongside Bartlett Educational Center (58 students): Arnett Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 8.3:1).
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students) and Tichenor Middle School (505 students) alongside Arnett Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arnett Elementary School compares
Arnett Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Arnett Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, which includes Arnett Elementary School.
$12,962
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arnett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tichenor Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Erlanger
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arnett Elementary School
How many students attend Arnett Elementary School?
Arnett Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erlanger, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnett Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arnett Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Arnett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arnett Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnett Elementary School?
Arnett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arnett Elementary School rank among schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnett Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Erlanger, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erlanger on the city page.
Is Arnett Elementary School a good school?
Arnett Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent?
Besides Arnett Elementary School, Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students), Tichenor Middle School (505 students), and Howell Elementary School (299 students). See the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent district page for the complete list.
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