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Moyer Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

32^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, KY, is a top-performing school serving 565 students in grades PK-5, and it is part of the highly-ranked Fort Thomas Independent district, which is ranked 3rd out of 157 districts in Kentucky. This school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state, with standout metrics like a 4th-grade reading proficiency of 85% and an extremely low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.2%—far below the state average of 25.0%.

What truly sets Moyer apart is the stark contrast with nearby schools in surrounding districts. For example, while Moyer achieves elite academic results, schools like Sixth District Elementary School in the Covington Independent district and Newport Intermediate School in the Newport Independent district have reading proficiency rates as low as 38% and 16%, respectively. Moyer also spends less per student ($14,036) than many struggling neighbors, such as Latonia Elementary School ($23,903) and Newport Primary School ($27,339), demonstrating efficient use of resources. Only 8.14% of Moyer’s students qualify for free or reduced lunch, compared to over 85% at many nearby schools, highlighting a significant socioeconomic divide that correlates with the performance gap.

Despite its overall excellence, Moyer shows some areas for attention. Performance for its small population of low socioeconomic status students has dropped to the 32nd percentile statewide, a notable decline from past years. Additionally, 3rd-grade math (56%) and reading (64%) proficiency lag behind 4th and 5th grades, suggesting a need to review early elementary instruction. While Moyer’s state ranking has slightly slipped from the 97th to the 95th percentile, it remains an outstanding choice for families, offering a consistent, high-quality education within a district that is an island of success in the region.

565

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,036

Per pupil spending ?

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

219 Highland Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075

(859) 441-1180

District: Fort Thomas Independent

Students who attend Moyer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Highlands Middle School
High:	Highlands High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (69% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Kentucky elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg71%

Kentucky avg44%

32^nd of 685

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Fort Thomas Independent

3^rd of 157Fort Thomas Independent among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	32 of 685	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	21 of 685	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	50 of 687	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	20 of 684	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	14 of 517	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	17 of 700	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.5	26 of 691	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	82.8	74 of 694	89.3%	★★★★☆
2016	92.0	17 of 690	97.5%	★★★★★
2015	92.7	14 of 698	98.0%	★★★★★
2014	91.1	19 of 705	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	94.0	17 of 719	97.6%	★★★★★
2012	95.3	9 of 713	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	95.3	8 of 688	98.8%	★★★★★
2010	95.9	5 of 683	99.3%	★★★★★
2009	96.1	6 of 658	99.1%	★★★★★
2008	92.6	20 of 651	96.9%	★★★★★
2007	94.2	11 of 638	98.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	90.1	23 of 648	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.5	15 of 644	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	27 of 639	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	11 of 641	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.0	7 of 312	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	86.3	31 of 671	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.7	16 of 663	97.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	459 of 672	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.4	259 of 670	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.6	88 of 631	86.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	42 of 653	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	41 of 652	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	82.9	61 of 652	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	38 of 657	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	88.0	16 of 325	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	11 of 676	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	39 of 665	94.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	93.9	7 of 661	98.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	27 of 659	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	20 of 659	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	42 of 658	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	17 of 656	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	12 of 337	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.6	25 of 592	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	35 of 593	94.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)94th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)32nd percentile-64 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading76%+27 vs state

Mathematics68%+25 vs state

Science68%+31 vs state

Editing and Mechanics66%+19 vs state

Social Studies63%+25 vs state

Writing60%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Moyer Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)					KSA Reading (2025)					KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)		KSA Social Studies (2025)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Moyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Highland Ave	Fort Thomas	41075	Campbell County	Fort Thomas Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 441-1180	565	33	17.1	8.1%	483 (85.5%)	9 (1.6%)	32 (5.7%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	91.3	32^nd of 685 public elementary schools	95.3%		92	21^st of 685 public elementary schools	96.9%	11	56.0	75.0	74.0			64.0	85.0	79.0			68.0	60.0		63.0		66.0	$14,036	$97	$180	$277	$11,624	$2,135	$13,759
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 N Ft Thomas Ave	Fort Thomas	41075	Campbell County	Fort Thomas Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 441-2444	425	28	15.1	5.9%	396 (93.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	96.9	3^rd of 685 public elementary schools	99.6%		91.5	24^th of 685 public elementary schools	96.5%	21	67.0	76.0	72.0			77.0	85.0	84.0				75.0		73.0		88.0	$13,181	$263	$182	$445	$10,685	$2,052	$12,737
Southgate Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	6 William F. Blatt Ave.	Southgate	41071	Campbell County	Southgate Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 441-0743	180	20	9.0	76.1%	124 (68.9%)	32 (17.8%)	8 (4.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.3%)	51.4	323^rd of 685 public elementary schools	52.8%		33.6	466^th of 685 public elementary schools	32.0%	143	48.0	43.0			60.0	43.0	57.0	47.0	65.0	62.0			77.0		54.0	35.0	$26,777	$2,592	$2,611	$5,203	$15,480	$5,212	$23,267
Woodfill Elementary School	Public	K-5	1025 Alexandria Pk	Fort Thomas	41075	Campbell County	Fort Thomas Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 441-0506	444	28	15.8	14.2%	394 (88.7%)	8 (1.8%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.5%)	90.8	39^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.3%		84.4	73^rd of 685 public elementary schools	89.3%	34	51.0	68.0	76.0			63.0	77.0	83.0			67.0	60.0		68.0		75.0	$13,348	$680	$179	$859	$10,532	$1,955	$12,487
Newport Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1102 York St	Newport	41071	Campbell County	Newport Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 292-3011	369	33	11.1	87.0%	150 (40.7%)	69 (18.7%)	85 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (16.8%)								(n/a)																	$27,339	$3,469	$723	$4,192	$14,326	$4,801	$18,420
Grandview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Grandview Avenue	Bellevue	41073	Campbell County	Bellevue Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 261-4355	251	19	13.2	60.6%	202 (80.5%)	5 (2.0%)	23 (9.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.6%)	31.1	495^th of 685 public elementary schools	27.7%		28.8	511^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.4%	16	31.0	52.0	25.0			34.0	48.0				39.0	23.0				23.0	$17,670	$1,537	$1,889	$3,430	$16,789	$4,306	$21,467
Newport Intermediate School	Public	3-6	95 W. 9th Street	Newport	41071	Campbell County	Newport Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 292-3021	374	38	9.7	88.2%	161 (43.0%)	79 (21.1%)	72 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (16.6%)	11.3	632^nd of 685 public elementary schools	7.7%		9.6	640^th of 685 public elementary schools	6.6%	8	29.0	11.0	18.0	36.0		34.0	16.0	25.0	40.0		16.0	22.0		13.0		18.0	$25,936	$3,152	$731	$3,883	$13,473	$4,592	$17,364
Sixth District Elementary School	Public	K-5	19th and Maryland	Covington	41014	Kenton County	Covington Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 292-5819	454	34	13.3	87.7%	107 (23.6%)	88 (19.4%)	195 (43.0%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (12.1%)	18.2	583^rd of 685 public elementary schools	14.9%		20.7	569^th of 685 public elementary schools	16.9%	14	19.0	36.0	23.0			43.0	38.0	30.0			33.0	19.0		15.0		14.0	$20,360	$2,241	$1,216	$3,457	$11,426	$2,244	$13,670
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	701 Fifth Ave	Dayton	41074	Campbell County	Dayton Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 292-7492	453	33	13.7	85.0%	355 (78.4%)	14 (3.1%)	40 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	36.7	454^th of 685 public elementary schools	33.7%		40.6	412^th of 685 public elementary schools	39.9%	42	51.0		20.0	42.0		41.0	31.0	41.0	49.0			43.0		25.0		51.0	$22,939	$2,320	$1,238	$3,464	$14,887	$3,473	$18,360
John G Carlisle Elementary	Public	K-5	910 Holman St	Covington	41011	Kenton County	Covington Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 292-5812	333	26	12.8	82.3%	81 (24.3%)	70 (21.0%)	139 (41.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (12.3%)	52.9	312^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.5%		34.6	461^st of 685 public elementary schools	32.7%	149	25.0	48.0	49.0			36.0	54.0	55.0			48.0	21.0		53.0		60.0	$20,783	$2,126	$1,480	$3,606	$11,658	$1,819	$13,477

Frequently Asked Questions about Moyer Elementary School

Is Moyer Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Moyer Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Moyer Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Moyer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highlands Middle School
High : Highlands High School

What district is Moyer Elementary School in?

Fort Thomas Independent

How many students attend Moyer Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 565 students attended Moyer Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Moyer Elementary School?

Students at Moyer Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

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