Serving 631 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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
White's Tower Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
11%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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?
631 students attend White's Tower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of White's Tower Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White's Tower Elementary School?
White's Tower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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