WHITE'S TOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
White's Tower Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kenton County school district, located in Independence, KY with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, White's Tower Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
White’s Tower Elementary School, located in Independence, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution within the Kenton County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic development. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Independence community.
In addition to its core curriculum, White’s Tower Elementary places a significant focus on student well-being and collaborative learning. The school utilizes a variety of resources and modern instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. With a dedicated staff and an active partnership with families, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic achievement, and social-emotional maturity.
For more information, contact White's Tower Elementary School at (859) 356-9668 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-9668
WHITE'S TOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Independence, KY with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Kenton County
- Total Students:
- 580
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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 580 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITE'S TOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
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.