FT WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ft Wright Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kenton County school district, located in Covington, KY with about 453 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Ft Wright Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fort Wright Elementary School, located at 501 Farrell Dr in Covington, Kentucky, is a public primary school serving students within the Kenton County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through the elementary grades, working to build a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards.
Beyond its academic offerings, Fort Wright Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit school community where collaboration between teachers, parents, and local residents is highly encouraged. The school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere, utilizing various extracurricular activities and support programs to help students succeed. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, Fort Wright Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Ft Wright Elementary School at (859) 331-7742 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-7742
FT WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, KY with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Kenton County
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 29.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 453 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FT WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.