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#50 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 4% in state

John G Carlisle Elementary

Elementary School · Covington Independent · Covington, KY

A Covington Independent elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

910 Holman Street, Covington, KY 41011

  • Math 41% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$16,918
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at John G Carlisle Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John G Carlisle Elementary 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,930/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), 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

$67,075

Median home value

$269,400

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

46.4%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41011; 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
Prince of Peace Catholic MontessoriPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.5 mi38Compare →
Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privateK–80.9 mi55Compare →
Sixth District Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.0 mi477Compare →
St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–81.0 mi138Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Covington Independent

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$16,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

John G Carlisle Elementary is listed in Covington Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John G Carlisle Elementary

John G Carlisle Elementary is a public elementary school in Covington, KY, part of Covington Independent, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John G Carlisle Elementary

What grades does John G Carlisle Elementary serve?

John G Carlisle Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend John G Carlisle Elementary?

John G Carlisle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Carlisle Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at John G Carlisle Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John G Carlisle Elementary rank in KY?

John G Carlisle Elementary ranks #50 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is John G Carlisle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

John G Carlisle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 John G Carlisle Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John G Carlisle Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John G Carlisle Elementary a charter school?

No, John G Carlisle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John G Carlisle Elementary a Title I school?

No, John G Carlisle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John G Carlisle Elementary?

84.1% of students at John G Carlisle Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 41011)
27,558
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
36.8
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 41011; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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