Latonia Elementary School

Summary:

Latonia Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Covington, Kentucky, serving 285 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Covington Independent School District, which is ranked 131 out of 159 districts in the state.

Latonia Elementary School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 512th out of 690 Kentucky elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 229th out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments is generally higher than the Covington Independent district average, particularly in reading, where 58% of 3rd graders, 64% of 4th graders, and 66% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 51%, 43%, and 46%, respectively. Latonia Elementary also stands out for its strong performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, often ranking in the top quartile of Kentucky elementary schools for these subgroups.

While Latonia Elementary School outperforms other nearby schools within the Covington Independent district, such as John G Carlisle Elementary and Sixth District Elementary, it lags behind higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Woodfill Elementary in the Fort Thomas Independent district and Beechwood Elementary in the Beechwood Independent district, which are among the top-ranked schools in the state. Latonia Elementary's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 74.75% to 86.67% over the past few years, likely presents significant challenges for the school and its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 39th & Huntington Avenue
       Covington, KY  41015


(859) 292-5825

District: Covington Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Latonia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holmes Middle School
High:    Holmes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
African American:
20.7%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details Latonia Elementary School ranks better than 66.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.72. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Latonia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Latonia Elementary School 229th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Latonia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Covington Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington Independent 131st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Latonia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 27.84 493rd 638 22.7%
2008 22.33 546th 651 16.1%
2009 59.84 272nd 658 58.7%
2010 76.28 126th 683 81.6%
2011 64.87 221st 688 67.9%
2012 28.22 576th 713 19.2%
2013 49.99 365th 719 49.2%
2014 48.06 382nd 705 45.8%
2015 42.89 434th 698 37.8%
2016 34.26 512th 690 25.8%
2017 54.21 311th 694 55.2%
2018 49.26 360th 691 47.9%
2019 38.79 479th 700 31.6%
2022 46.59 351st 684 48.7%
2023 50.63 329th 687 52.1%
2024 62.72 229th 685 66.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.23 474th 661 28.3%
2024 61.78 81st 279 71.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 191st 631 69.7%
2019 48.66 350th 664 47.3%
2022 60.69 188th 667 71.8%
2023 55.95 235th 670 64.9%
2024 72.93 119th 665 82.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.92 20th 34 41.2%
2019 37.45 31st 40 22.5%
2024 42.36 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 346th 663 47.8%
2019 36.20 495th 671 26.2%
2022 39.94 389th 641 39.3%
2023 55.24 256th 639 59.9%
2024 56.94 259th 644 59.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.10 205th 445 53.9%
2019 74.64 82nd 474 82.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 372nd 665 44.1%
2019 42.62 436th 676 35.5%
2022 54.07 266th 657 59.5%
2023 45.93 352nd 652 46.0%
2024 61.22 214th 652 67.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.21 39th 184 78.8%
2019 53.03 78th 185 57.8%
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Rank History for White students at Latonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.42 271st 593 54.3%
2019 49.21 304th 592 48.6%
2022 61.22 205th 656 68.8%
2023 58.55 239th 658 63.7%
2024 63.89 203rd 659 69.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Latonia Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Open Quote I have been involved in some way at most schools in the Covington school district and feel that the staff, from the Super Intendant down, have the children's priorities in mind. I greatly appreciate their striving to acquire unique and engaging curriculums. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Latonia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 751 21 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1989 775 17 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1990 768 14 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1991 637 18 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1992 661 15 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 663 13 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1994 598 28 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 542 33 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 542 33 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 550 31 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 554 21 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 583
1999 554 14 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 577
2000 552 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 565
2001 507 14 1 0 3 n/a n/a 10 535
2002 409 60 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 409 60 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 380 52 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 390 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 349 43 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 301 44 0 0 2 n/a n/a 26 373
2008 286 58 0 6 1 n/a n/a 23 374
2009 282 68 0 6 0 n/a n/a 23 379
2010 278 66 0 10 1 n/a n/a 29 384
2011 281 68 0 8 0 0 27 0 384
2012 316 65 1 11 0 0 21 0 414
2013 276 75 1 8 0 0 24 0 384
2014 289 72 0 10 0 0 28 0 399
2015 256 75 0 20 0 0 28 0 379
2016 242 107 0 19 0 2 29 0 399
2017 239 107 0 15 0 2 24 0 387
2018 216 124 0 15 0 2 35 0 392
2019 203 130 0 17 0 2 20 0 372
2020 201 105 0 12 0 2 32 0 352
2021 193 91 0 15 0 1 31 0 331
2022 174 71 0 19 0 0 37 0 301
2023 179 59 0 13 0 0 34 0 285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Latonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 38.1 20.3 n/a
1989 795 36.8 21.6 n/a
1990 792 38.2 20.7 n/a
1991 661 37.0 17.8 n/a
1992 685 37.0 18.5 n/a
1993 683 36.4 18.8 n/a
1994 630 34.6 18.2 n/a
1995 583 32.3 18.0 n/a
1996 583 32.3 18.0 n/a
1997 589 30.9 19.1 35.1
1998 583 32.3 18.0 36.6
1999 577 22.5 25.6 52.3
2000 565 22.9 24.7 50.7
2001 535 26.1 20.5 51.4
2002 470 28.0 16.8 94.9
2003 470 28.0 16.8 94.9
2004 434 25.5 17.0 n/a
2005 433 27.0 16.0 n/a
2006 397 28.5 13.9 91.7
2007 373 26.0 14.3 88.2
2008 374 25.1 14.9 77.2
2009 379 24.7 15.3 91.9
2010 384 19.0 20.2 83.9
2011 384 23.5 16.3 74
2012 414 23.0 18.0 82.1
2013 384 26.2 14.6 82.6
2014 399 23.0 17.3 63.4
2015 379 24.0 15.7 65.7
2016 399 28.0 14.2 81.5
2017 387 28.0 13.8 78.6
2018 392 27.0 14.5 92.1
2019 372 27.0 13.7 83.1
2020 352 25.0 14.0 76.7
2021 331 24.9 13.2 84
2022 301 25.5 11.7 74.8
2023 285 21.0 13.5 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Latonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 38.1 20.3 n/a
1989 795 36.8 21.6 n/a
1990 792 38.2 20.7 n/a
1991 661 37.0 17.8 n/a
1992 685 37.0 18.5 n/a
1993 683 36.4 18.8 n/a
1994 630 34.6 18.2 n/a
1995 583 32.3 18.0 n/a
1996 583 32.3 18.0 n/a
1997 589 30.9 19.1 35.1
1998 583 32.3 18.0 36.6
1999 577 22.5 25.6 52.3
2000 565 22.9 24.7 50.7
2001 535 26.1 20.5 51.4
2002 470 28.0 16.8 94.9
2003 470 28.0 16.8 94.9
2004 434 25.5 17.0 n/a
2005 433 27.0 16.0 n/a
2006 397 28.5 13.9 91.7
2007 373 26.0 14.3 88.2
2008 374 25.1 14.9 77.2
2009 379 24.7 15.3 91.9
2010 384 19.0 20.2 83.9
2011 384 23.5 16.3 74
2012 414 23.0 18.0 82.1
2013 384 26.2 14.6 82.6
2014 399 23.0 17.3 63.4
2015 379 24.0 15.7 65.7
2016 399 28.0 14.2 81.5
2017 387 28.0 13.8 78.6
2018 392 27.0 14.5 92.1
2019 372 27.0 13.7 83.1
2020 352 25.0 14.0 76.7
2021 331 24.9 13.2 84
2022 301 25.5 11.7 74.8
2023 285 21.0 13.5 86.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Latonia Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,359 (8.9%) $228 (1.5%) $1,587 (10.4%) $10,149 (66.3%) $2,182 (14.2%) $12,329 (80.5%) $15,314
2019 $1,179 (7.9%) $421 (2.8%) $1,600 (10.7%) $10,140 (68.1%) $1,902 (12.8%) $12,042 (80.8%) $14,897
2020 $1,204 (7.7%) $211 (1.4%) $1,415 (9.1%) $10,905 (69.8%) $1,659 (10.6%) $12,564 (80.5%) $15,613
2021 $1,458 (7.3%) $1,159 (5.8%) $2,617 (13.1%) $11,311 (56.7%) $1,251 (6.3%) $12,562 (63.0%) $19,950
2022 $2,178 (11.8%) $869 (4.7%) $3,047 (16.5%) $11,959 (64.6%) $2,253 (12.2%) $14,212 (76.7%) $18,519

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Latonia Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 479th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 329th of 687 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372285
 23.4%
African American13059
 54.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White203179
 11.8%
Two or More Races2034
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.1%86.7%
 3.6%


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Students who attend Latonia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holmes Middle School
High : Holmes High School

Latonia Elementary School ranks 229th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Latonia Elementary School.

Students at Latonia Elementary School are 63% White, 21% African American, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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