Enrollment
444
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Thomas, KY
Woodfill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodfill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210204000431
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodfill Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fort Thomas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodfill Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fort Thomas, KY.
School address
District: Fort Thomas Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210204000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodfill Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodfill Elementary School
Woodfill Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, enrolling 444 students.
At 15.3:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Kentucky average.
With 444 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 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Fort Thomas Independent also operates Highlands High School (1,019 students) and Highlands Middle School (717 students) alongside Woodfill Elementary 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 Woodfill Elementary School compares
Woodfill Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 84% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,303
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 88.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Woodfill Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Thomas Independent, which includes Woodfill Elementary School.
$12,303
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 2.2%
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 Woodfill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moyer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodfill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~444 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodfill Elementary School
How many students attend Woodfill Elementary School?
Woodfill Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Thomas, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodfill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodfill Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodfill Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Woodfill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodfill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodfill Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Fort Thomas, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodfill Elementary School?
Woodfill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Woodfill Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Thomas?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfill Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is Woodfill Elementary School a good school?
Woodfill Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Fort Thomas Independent?
Besides Woodfill Elementary School, Fort Thomas Independent also operates Highlands High School (1,019 students), Highlands Middle School (717 students), and Moyer Elementary School (565 students). See the Fort Thomas Independent district page for the complete list.
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