Excellent
#123 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 10% in state
Lindeman Elementary School
Elementary School · Erlanger-elsmere Independent · Erlanger, KY
An Erlanger-elsmere Independent elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
558 Erlanger Road, Erlanger, KY 41018
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lindeman Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lindeman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Erlanger-elsmere Independent
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Lindeman Elementary School is listed in Erlanger-Elsmere Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindeman Elementary School
Lindeman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Erlanger, KY, part of Erlanger-elsmere Independent, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindeman Elementary School
What grades does Lindeman Elementary School serve?
Lindeman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lindeman Elementary School?
Lindeman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindeman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindeman Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindeman Elementary School rank in KY?
Lindeman Elementary School ranks #123 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Lindeman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindeman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Lindeman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindeman Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lindeman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lindeman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindeman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lindeman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindeman Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Lindeman 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (859) 727-1188
- 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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