- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erlanger, KY
Lindeman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lindeman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210174000334
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindeman Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindeman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindeman Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lindeman Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 210174000334 · Erlanger, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Lindeman Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lindeman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lloyd High Sch
Lloyd High School
711 students
- Tichenor Middl
Tichenor Middle School
505 students
- Howell Element
Howell Elementary School
299 students
- This school
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- Miles Elementa 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- Arnett Element 253
Arnett Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Lindeman Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindeman Elementary School compares
Lindeman 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Lindeman Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent reports $14,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindeman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tichenor Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnett Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindeman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Erlanger
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindeman Elementary School
How many students attend Lindeman Elementary School?
Lindeman Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erlanger, KY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindeman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindeman Elementary School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Lindeman Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Lindeman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindeman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lindeman Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindeman Elementary School?
Lindeman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Lindeman Elementary School rank among public schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindeman Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in Erlanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent?
Besides Lindeman Elementary School, 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.