- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, KY
Latonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Latonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210135000271
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Latonia Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Latonia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Latonia Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Latonia Elementary School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210135000271 · Covington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 11.1:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Latonia Elementary School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Latonia Elementary School 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
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- This school 233
Latonia Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Latonia Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Latonia Elementary School compares
Latonia Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 11.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Latonia Elementary School 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 Latonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Latonia Elementary School'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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
John G Carlisle Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ninth District Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Latonia Elementary School
How many students attend Latonia Elementary School?
Latonia Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Latonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Latonia Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 Latonia Elementary School?
86.7% of students at Latonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Latonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Latonia Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Latonia Elementary School?
Latonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Latonia Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Latonia Elementary School ranks #1 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 Latonia Elementary School, 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.