- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, KY
Ninth District Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ninth District Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210135000274
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ninth District Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ninth District Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ninth District Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ninth District Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 210135000274 · Covington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.8:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Ninth District Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ninth District Elementary 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 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows Ninth District Elementary reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ninth District Elementary compares
Ninth District Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 19.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Ninth District Elementary 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 Ninth District Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ninth District Elementary'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
Latonia Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ninth District Elementary
How many students attend Ninth District Elementary?
Ninth District Elementary has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ninth District Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ninth District Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Ninth District Elementary?
87.1% of students at Ninth District Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ninth District Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ninth District Elementary is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ninth District Elementary?
Ninth District Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ninth District Elementary rank among elementary schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ninth District Elementary ranks #2 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 Ninth District Elementary, 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.