Ft Wright Elementary School
Tel:
(859)331-7742
- Ft Wright Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Ft Wright Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ft Wright Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ft Wright Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #145 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 80% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ft Wright Elementary School is Covington Adult High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Beechwood High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ninth District Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Latonia Ninth District Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
0.9 miles
2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(859)292-5823 0.9 K-5 428 - Covington Covington Adult High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
1.2 miles
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859)292-5864 1.2 9-12 36 - Covington Glenn O Swing Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 514 students
1.3 miles
501 W 19th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859)292-5821 1.3 K-5 514 - Latonia Latonia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 387 students
1.5 miles
39th & Huntington Avenue
Latonia, KY 41015
(859)292-5825 1.5 K-5 387 - Ft Mitchell Beechwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 725 students
1.6 miles
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859)331-1220 1.6 PK-6 725
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