White's Tower Elementary School
Tel:
(859)356-9668
- White's Tower Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- White's Tower Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- White's Tower Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of White's Tower Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #139 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 93% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to White's Tower Elementary School is Simon Kenton High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Twenhofel Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Twenhofel Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Twenhofel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
0.8 miles
11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051
(859)356-5559 0.8 6-8 788 - Independence Kenton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
1.3 miles
11246 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859)356-3781 1.3 PK-5 656 - Independence Simon Kenton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1772 students
1.3 miles
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859)960-0100 1.3 9-12 1772 - Independence Summit View Academy Grades: PK-8 | 1455 students
2.7 miles
5002 Madison Pike
Independence, KY 41051
(859)363-4700 2.7 PK-8 1455 - Latonia Ryland Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
3.4 miles
3845 Stewart Dr
Latonia, KY 41015
(859)356-9270 3.4 PK-5 520
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