- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Arnett Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210174000335 · Erlanger, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 11.5:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Arnett Elementary School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Arnett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lloyd High Sch
Lloyd High School
711 students
- Tichenor Middl
Tichenor Middle School
505 students
- Howell Element
Howell Elementary School
299 students
- Lindeman Eleme
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- Miles Elementa 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- This school 253
Arnett Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Arnett Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnett Elementary School compares
Arnett Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent reports $14,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.