Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ft Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: FT Wright Elementary School serves the northern part of Covington, KY, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 7.6 square miles. Most families within the zone are typically about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the nearest boundary, and the furthest edge reaching up to 4.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ft Wright Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ft Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Wright Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Ft Wright Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ft Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Ft Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Caywood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ft Wright Elementary School?
469 students attend Ft Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ft Wright Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft Wright Elementary School?
Ft Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ft Wright Elementary School offer ?
Ft Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ft Wright Elementary School part of?
Ft Wright Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.
School Reviews
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