Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sixth District 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sixth District Elementary School serves the eastern part of Covington, KY, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sixth District Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sixth District 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 Sixth District Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#947 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
43%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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)19.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixth District Elementary School's ranking?
Sixth District Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sixth District Elementary School?
454 students attend Sixth District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sixth District Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sixth District Elementary School?
Sixth District Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sixth District Elementary School offer ?
Sixth District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sixth District Elementary School part of?
Sixth District Elementary School is part of Covington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sixth District Elementary School located?
Sixth District Elementary School is located in the Austinburg neighborhood of Covington, KY.
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