White's Tower Elementary School

2977 Harris Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White's Tower Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White's Tower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

White's Tower Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

White's Tower Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White's Tower Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#80 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
60%
38%
64%
45%
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White's Tower Elementary School's ranking?
White's Tower Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are White's Tower Elementary School often compared to?
White's Tower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend White's Tower Elementary School?
698 students attend White's Tower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of White's Tower Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White's Tower Elementary School?
White's Tower Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does White's Tower Elementary School offer ?
White's Tower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White's Tower Elementary School part of?
White's Tower Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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