Summary:
The 41018 zip code area is home to 5 elementary schools that are part of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, which is ranked 138 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district as a whole struggles, two schools - Lindeman Elementary School and Miles Elementary School - stand out as relatively higher-performing, ranking 294th and 423rd respectively out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.
Lindeman and Miles have the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the district and state averages, with Lindeman being the top performer. Both schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes. In contrast, the other schools in the area - Arnett Elementary School, Howell Elementary School, and Early Learning Center - appear to be performing below the district and state averages based on the available metrics.
A concerning trend across all 5 schools is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 78.63% to 84.85%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While per-student spending varies widely, from $15,455 to $21,859, this does not appear to directly correlate with academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding levels, such as resource allocation and instructional practices, are important in driving student success.
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