Top Rankings
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,399 students in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,399 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
61%
72%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,316 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,739 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,316
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,739
$13,981
Best Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lindeman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
558 Erlanger Rd
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1188
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lloyd High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1555
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Sunset Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2231
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Tichenor Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3552 Kimberly Dr
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1488
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Howell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 Central Row St.
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 727-1108
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Bartlett Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Bartlett Ave
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2460
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District?
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,399 students.
What is the rank of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District?
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District is ranked #158 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District?
61% of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District?
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,739 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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