Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Latonia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Latonia Elementary School serves the southeast part of Latonia, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 0.7 miles, and the furthest edge located 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Latonia Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We're all in this together!
School Rankings
Latonia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Latonia Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#642 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
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)23.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latonia Elementary School's ranking?
Latonia Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Latonia Elementary School often compared to?
Latonia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beechwood Elementary School, Beechgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Latonia Elementary School?
233 students attend Latonia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Latonia Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Latonia Elementary School?
Latonia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Latonia Elementary School offer ?
Latonia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Latonia Elementary School part of?
Latonia Elementary School is part of Covington Independent School District.
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