White's Tower Elementary School

Summary:

White's Tower Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Independence, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 631 students. The school is part of the Kenton County School District, which is ranked 15th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White's Tower Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 36 and 168 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is impressive, with students consistently outperforming the Kenton County and Kentucky state averages in mathematics, reading, science, and other subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 3rd graders, 57% of 4th graders, and 67% of 5th graders at White's Tower Elementary School scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 58%, 61%, and 61% in Kenton County, and 43%, 43%, and 41% statewide.

White's Tower Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Kenton County district, including James A. Caywood Elementary, Piner Elementary, and R.C. Hinsdale Elementary, on various academic measures. However, Kenton Elementary School, located just 1.32 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance, often matching or exceeding the results of White's Tower Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2977 Harris Pk
       Independence, KY  41051


(859) 356-9668

District: Kenton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend White's Tower Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Twenhofel Middle School
High:    Simon Kenton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
6.7%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details White's Tower Elementary School ranks better than 75.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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White's Tower Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks White's Tower Elementary School 168th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See White's Tower Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kenton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenton County 15th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White's Tower Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.53 482nd 638 24.5%
2008 44.21 393rd 651 39.6%
2009 45.99 385th 658 41.5%
2010 47.76 395th 683 42.2%
2011 37.85 479th 688 30.4%
2012 44.56 409th 713 42.6%
2013 37.93 500th 719 30.5%
2014 37.32 489th 705 30.6%
2015 69.96 164th 698 76.5%
2016 75.55 115th 690 83.3%
2017 85.29 56th 694 91.9%
2018 84.09 62nd 691 91.0%
2019 76.71 111th 700 84.1%
2021 85.17 36th 517 93.0%
2022 77.08 103rd 684 84.9%
2023 76.31 108th 687 84.3%
2024 69.70 168th 685 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.99 96th 661 85.5%
2023 41.73 128th 257 50.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 54th 631 91.4%
2019 70.16 133rd 664 80.0%
2021 81.08 27th 275 90.2%
2022 70.21 112th 667 83.2%
2023 68.87 125th 670 81.3%
2024 51.56 286th 665 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.20 49th 663 92.6%
2019 77.25 89th 671 86.7%
2021 69.35 74th 312 76.3%
2022 68.33 145th 641 77.4%
2023 76.38 91st 639 85.8%
2024 70.56 144th 644 77.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.78 59th 445 86.7%
2019 69.75 100th 474 78.9%
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Rank History for Male students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.39 100th 665 85.0%
2019 72.51 137th 676 79.7%
2021 83.51 24th 325 92.6%
2022 77.41 80th 657 87.8%
2023 70.50 126th 652 80.7%
2024 66.14 176th 652 73.0%
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Rank History for White students at White's Tower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.43 81st 593 86.3%
2019 73.92 114th 592 80.7%
2021 81.82 36th 337 89.3%
2022 70.08 143rd 656 78.2%
2023 68.76 158th 658 76.0%
2024 64.50 196th 659 70.3%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White's Tower Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1989 451 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 439 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 439 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 399 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 427 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1994 416 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 426 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 426 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 477 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 482 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 486
1999 392 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 394 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2001 395 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 393 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 393 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 416 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 463 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 418 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 448 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 3 454
2008 482 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 4 494
2009 457 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 5 469
2010 515 12 5 2 0 n/a n/a 5 539
2011 513 7 2 5 0 1 11 0 539
2012 485 7 2 8 0 0 21 0 523
2013 466 6 0 8 2 0 22 0 504
2014 480 6 3 9 2 1 22 0 523
2015 483 5 2 11 2 0 28 0 531
2016 511 6 1 12 2 0 26 0 558
2017 521 8 1 8 2 1 21 0 562
2018 537 9 0 11 1 1 21 0 580
2019 574 12 1 6 1 0 19 0 613
2020 626 11 3 13 0 0 27 0 680
2021 578 11 2 14 0 0 26 0 631
2022 571 12 2 13 0 1 38 0 637
2023 562 13 3 10 0 1 42 0 631

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 White's Tower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.3 19.5 n/a
1989 455 23.3 19.5 n/a
1990 442 23.1 19.1 n/a
1991 441 22.6 19.5 n/a
1992 401 23.1 17.3 n/a
1993 429 23.1 18.6 n/a
1994 418 23.1 18.1 n/a
1995 430 25.1 17.1 n/a
1996 430 25.1 17.1 n/a
1997 481 27.1 17.7 27.2
1998 486 27.9 17.4 34
1999 396 16.5 24.0 35.4
2000 397 16.8 23.8 40.1
2001 398 17.3 23.1 31.2
2002 397 22.0 18.0 61.2
2003 397 22.0 18.0 61.2
2004 421 25.0 16.8 n/a
2005 470 26.0 18.1 n/a
2006 420 27.0 15.6 41
2007 454 28.0 16.2 36.4
2008 494 28.2 17.5 31.2
2009 469 25.2 18.6 31.9
2010 539 23.2 23.2 40.1
2011 539 31.2 17.2 46.2
2012 523 32.2 16.2 41.9
2013 504 32.0 15.7 41.5
2014 523 29.5 17.7 43.6
2015 531 30.0 17.7 47.6
2016 558 32.0 17.4 51.6
2017 562 33.5 16.7 49.3
2018 580 34.0 17.0 47.8
2019 613 36.5 16.7 48.6
2020 680 37.0 18.3 40.6
2021 631 42.0 15.0 45.2
2022 637 39.0 16.3 41.9
2023 631 39.8 15.8 41

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 White's Tower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.3 19.5 n/a
1989 455 23.3 19.5 n/a
1990 442 23.1 19.1 n/a
1991 441 22.6 19.5 n/a
1992 401 23.1 17.3 n/a
1993 429 23.1 18.6 n/a
1994 418 23.1 18.1 n/a
1995 430 25.1 17.1 n/a
1996 430 25.1 17.1 n/a
1997 481 27.1 17.7 27.2
1998 486 27.9 17.4 34
1999 396 16.5 24.0 35.4
2000 397 16.8 23.8 40.1
2001 398 17.3 23.1 31.2
2002 397 22.0 18.0 61.2
2003 397 22.0 18.0 61.2
2004 421 25.0 16.8 n/a
2005 470 26.0 18.1 n/a
2006 420 27.0 15.6 41
2007 454 28.0 16.2 36.4
2008 494 28.2 17.5 31.2
2009 469 25.2 18.6 31.9
2010 539 23.2 23.2 40.1
2011 539 31.2 17.2 46.2
2012 523 32.2 16.2 41.9
2013 504 32.0 15.7 41.5
2014 523 29.5 17.7 43.6
2015 531 30.0 17.7 47.6
2016 558 32.0 17.4 51.6
2017 562 33.5 16.7 49.3
2018 580 34.0 17.0 47.8
2019 613 36.5 16.7 48.6
2020 680 37.0 18.3 40.6
2021 631 42.0 15.0 45.2
2022 637 39.0 16.3 41.9
2023 631 39.8 15.8 41

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 White's Tower 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 $470 (4.0%) $80 (0.7%) $550 (4.6%) $8,331 (70.4%) $1,149 (9.7%) $10,030 (84.7%) $11,841
2019 $456 (4.1%) $74 (0.7%) $530 (4.7%) $7,825 (70.1%) $1,285 (11.5%) $9,110 (81.6%) $11,169
2020 $325 (2.7%) $70 (0.6%) $395 (3.3%) $8,524 (70.8%) $1,171 (9.7%) $9,695 (80.6%) $12,035
2021 $326 (2.5%) $193 (1.5%) $519 (3.9%) $9,034 (68.3%) $1,085 (8.2%) $10,119 (76.6%) $13,218
2022 $606 (3.1%) $352 (1.8%) $958 (4.9%) $8,843 (45.7%) $1,143 (5.9%) $9,987 (51.6%) $19,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White's Tower Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 687 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613631
 2.9%
African American1213
 8.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White574562
 2.1%
Two or More Races1942
 121.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%41%
 7.6%


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White's Tower Elementary School ranks 168th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at White's Tower Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend White's Tower Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twenhofel Middle School
High : Simon Kenton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended White's Tower Elementary School.


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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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