Ninth District Elementary School

2800 Indiana Ave
Latonia, KY 41015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ninth 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ninth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Ninth District Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ninth District Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ninth District Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1240 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ninth District Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
18%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ninth District Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Ninth District Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ninth District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ninth District Elementary School's ranking?
Ninth District Elementary School is ranked #1240 out of 1,267 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ninth District Elementary School?
341 students attend Ninth District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ninth District Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ninth District Elementary School?
Ninth District Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ninth District Elementary School offer ?
Ninth District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ninth District Elementary School part of?
Ninth District Elementary School is part of Covington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ninth District Elementary School located?
Ninth District Elementary School is located in the West Latonia neighborhood of Latonia, KY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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