- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erlanger, KY
Miles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210174000338
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miles Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miles Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Miles Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 210174000338 · Erlanger, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Miles Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Miles 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
- Lindeman Eleme
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- This school 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- Arnett Element 253
Arnett Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Miles Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miles Elementary School compares
Miles 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Miles 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 Miles 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arnett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miles 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
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miles Elementary School
How many students attend Miles Elementary School?
Miles Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erlanger, KY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miles Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Miles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miles Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miles Elementary School?
Miles 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 Miles Elementary School rank among public schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Miles Elementary School ranks #4 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 Miles 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.