White's Tower Elementary School

631 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

631

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White's Tower Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	562
Hispanic	10
Black	13
Asian	3
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	1

White
562 (89.1 %)
Two or More
42 (6.7 %)
Black
13 (2.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)356-9668
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 74