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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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 293 students in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Kentucky.
Public Preschools in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
543 Schools
# Students
2,431 Students
222,797 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
15,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
59%
75%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,101 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,545 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,101
$14,273
Spending / Student
$14,545
$14,011
Best Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
450 Bartlett Avenue
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Erlanger, KY 41018
(859) 342-2427
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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