Enrollment
58
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erlanger, KY
Bartlett Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Bartlett Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210174002313
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bartlett Educational Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bartlett Educational Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bartlett Educational Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174002313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bartlett Educational Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bartlett Educational Center
Bartlett Educational Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Erlanger, Kentucky, enrolling 58 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Bartlett Educational Center is leaner than roughly 93% of Kentucky schools and 45% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 58 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 58 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 35 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 58 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Erlanger's public schools, it stands alongside Arnett Elementary School (253 students): Bartlett Educational Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 11.5:1).
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students) and Tichenor Middle School (505 students) alongside Bartlett Educational Center.
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 Bartlett Educational Center compares
Bartlett Educational Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 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 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 13.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Bartlett Educational Center 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 Bartlett Educational Center.
$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 Bartlett Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tichenor Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bartlett Educational Center'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 (~58 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bartlett Educational Center
How many students attend Bartlett Educational Center?
Bartlett Educational Center has 58 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Erlanger, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartlett Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartlett Educational Center is 8.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 47% 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 Bartlett Educational Center?
74.1% of students at Bartlett Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bartlett Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Bartlett Educational Center is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bartlett Educational Center?
Bartlett Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Bartlett Educational Center rank among schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Bartlett Educational Center ranks #2 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 Bartlett Educational Center a good school?
Bartlett Educational Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Bartlett Educational Center, 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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