- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, KY
Ft Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ft Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309000815
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ft Wright Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ft Wright Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ft Wright Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Ft Wright Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 210309000815 · Covington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 13.4:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
Ft Wright Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ft Wright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 469
Ft Wright Elementary School
469 students
What this shows Ft Wright Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ft Wright Elementary School compares
Ft Wright 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Ft Wright Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ft Wright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ft Wright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Covington
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
Standard public school
285 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative education program
43 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ft Wright Elementary School
How many students attend Ft Wright Elementary School?
Ft Wright Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft Wright Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Ft Wright Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Ft Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ft Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ft Wright Elementary School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ft Wright Elementary School?
Ft Wright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ft Wright Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ft Wright Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides Ft Wright Elementary School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.