- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erlanger, KY
Tichenor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tichenor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210174000339
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tichenor Middle 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 7
- public schools in Erlanger · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tichenor Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tichenor Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Erlanger, KY.
School address
District: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210174000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tichenor Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 210174000339 · Erlanger, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lloyd High School (711 students)
Tichenor Middle School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Tichenor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lloyd High Sch
Lloyd High School
711 students
- This school
Tichenor Middle School
505 students
- Howell Element
Howell Elementary School
299 students
- Lindeman Eleme
Lindeman Elementary School
287 students
- Miles Elementa 278
Miles Elementary School
278 students
- Arnett Element 253
Arnett Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Tichenor Middle School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tichenor Middle School compares
Tichenor Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Tichenor Middle 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 Tichenor Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindeman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnett Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tichenor Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tichenor Middle School
How many students attend Tichenor Middle School?
Tichenor Middle School has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erlanger, KY. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tichenor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tichenor Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Tichenor Middle School?
53.6% of students at Tichenor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tichenor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tichenor Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Erlanger, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tichenor Middle School?
Tichenor Middle 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 Tichenor Middle School rank among public schools in Erlanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Tichenor Middle School ranks #5 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 Tichenor Middle School, Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students), Howell Elementary School (299 students), and Lindeman Elementary School (287 students). See the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent district page for the complete list.