- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Thomas, KY
Moyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210204000430
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moyer Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fort Thomas · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moyer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moyer Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Thomas, KY.
School address
District: Fort Thomas Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210204000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Moyer Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210204000430 · Fort Thomas, KY Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 18.2:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Highlands High School (1,019 students)
Moyer Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Moyer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highlands High
Highlands High School
1,019 students
- Highlands Midd
Highlands Middle School
717 students
- This school
Moyer Elementary School
565 students
- Woodfill Eleme
Woodfill Elementary School
444 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Moyer Elementary School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moyer Elementary School compares
Moyer Elementary School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 89% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Moyer Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Thomas Independent reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moyer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodfill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moyer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Fort Thomas
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moyer Elementary School
How many students attend Moyer Elementary School?
Moyer Elementary School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Thomas, KY. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moyer Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moyer Elementary School?
6.3% of students at Moyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moyer Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Fort Thomas, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moyer Elementary School?
Moyer Elementary School 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 Moyer Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Thomas?
By Resource Investment Index, Moyer Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fort Thomas, 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 Fort Thomas on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Thomas Independent?
Besides Moyer Elementary School, Fort Thomas Independent also operates Highlands High School (1,019 students), Highlands Middle School (717 students), and Woodfill Elementary School (444 students). See the Fort Thomas Independent district page for the complete list.