Enrollment
505
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tichenor Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tichenor Middle School
Tichenor Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Erlanger, Kentucky, enrolling 505 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 494 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 189 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 505 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent also operates Lloyd High School (711 students) and Howell Elementary School (299 students) alongside Tichenor Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tichenor Middle School compares
Tichenor Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, which includes Tichenor Middle School.
$12,962
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tichenor Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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