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#376 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 29% in state

Latonia Elementary School

Elementary School · Covington Independent · Covington, KY

A Covington Independent elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

39th & Huntington Avenue, Covington, KY 41015

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 60% proficient (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$16,918
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Latonia Elementary School score 51% 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 Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Latonia 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$63,783

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41015; 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
Holy Cross Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–80.4 mi164Compare →
St Anthony Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–80.7 mi67Compare →
Ninth District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.8 mi313Compare →
Transformational Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.0K–12Not available40Compare →

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
#3 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

Latonia Elementary School is listed in Covington Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Latonia Elementary School

Latonia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, KY, part of Covington Independent, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Latonia Elementary School

What grades does Latonia Elementary School serve?

Latonia Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Latonia Elementary School?

Latonia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Latonia Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Latonia Elementary School rank in KY?

Latonia Elementary School ranks #376 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Latonia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Latonia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Latonia Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Latonia Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Latonia Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Latonia Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

83.5% of students at Latonia 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 41015)
20,396
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 41015; 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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