Enrollment
233
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Latonia Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Latonia Elementary School
Latonia Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Covington, Kentucky, enrolling 233 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Latonia Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 27% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.7% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Covington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sixth District Elementary School (454 students): Latonia Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students) and Holmes Middle School (631 students) alongside Latonia Elementary School.
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 Latonia Elementary School compares
Latonia Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington Independent, which includes Latonia Elementary School.
$15,667
Per student
+19%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 23.4%
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 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~233 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Latonia Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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