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#1103 of 1,284 schools in KY

Arnett Elementary School

Elementary School · Erlanger-elsmere Independent · Erlanger, KY

An Erlanger-elsmere Independent elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3552 Kimberly Dr, Erlanger, KY 41018

  • Math 31% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2025)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,540
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Arnett Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arnett Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average595/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erlanger), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,267

Median home value

$173,700

Median rent

$1,044/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Howell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3K–50.4 mi280Compare →
James a Caywood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.7 mi578Compare →
St Henry SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.8 mi314Compare →
Miles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–51.1 mi262Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Erlanger-elsmere Independent

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$14,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arnett Elementary School is listed in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arnett Elementary School

Arnett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erlanger, KY, part of Erlanger-elsmere Independent, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arnett Elementary School

What grades does Arnett Elementary School serve?

Arnett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Arnett Elementary School?

Arnett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnett Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arnett Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arnett Elementary School rank in KY?

Arnett Elementary School ranks #1,103 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Arnett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arnett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arnett Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arnett Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arnett Elementary School a charter school?

No, Arnett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arnett Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Arnett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arnett Elementary School?

84.6% of students at Arnett Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 41018)
28,707
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
34
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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