- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, KY
John G Carlisle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John G Carlisle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210135000270
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Carlisle Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John G Carlisle Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Carlisle Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John G Carlisle Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210135000270 · Covington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.1:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
John G Carlisle Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
John G Carlisle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes High Sc
Holmes High School
855 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- Glenn O Swing
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- This school 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- Ninth District 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows John G Carlisle Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Carlisle Elementary compares
John G Carlisle Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 24.3%
African American 21.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, John G Carlisle Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John G Carlisle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ninth District Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Carlisle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Covington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sixth District Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glenn O Swing Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Ninth District Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Latonia Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about John G Carlisle Elementary
How many students attend John G Carlisle Elementary?
John G Carlisle Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Carlisle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Carlisle Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 John G Carlisle Elementary?
80.9% of students at John G Carlisle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Carlisle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John G Carlisle Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Carlisle Elementary?
John G Carlisle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 John G Carlisle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Carlisle Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington Independent?
Besides John G Carlisle Elementary, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Holmes Middle School (631 students), and Sixth District Elementary School (454 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.