- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, KY
Sixth District Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sixth District Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210135000276
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sixth District Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sixth District Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sixth District Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Sixth District Elementary School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 210135000276 · Covington, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.2:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Sixth District Elementary School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sixth District Elementary School 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
- This school
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
- Ninth District 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows Sixth District Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sixth District Elementary School compares
Sixth District 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 23.6%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Sixth District Elementary School 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 Sixth District Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ninth District Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sixth District Elementary School'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
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Covington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sixth District Elementary School
How many students attend Sixth District Elementary School?
Sixth District Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth District Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth District Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sixth District Elementary School?
83.6% of students at Sixth District Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sixth District Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sixth District Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sixth District Elementary School?
Sixth District Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sixth District Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sixth District Elementary School ranks #5 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 Sixth District Elementary School, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Holmes Middle School (631 students), and Glenn O Swing Elementary (392 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.