Tichenor Middle School

539 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tichenor Middle School, located at 305 Bartlett Ave in Erlanger, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering specifically to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, Tichenor places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tichenor Middle School is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which aim to help students discover their talents and build a sense of belonging. With a focus on the "Tichenor Way"—often emphasizing respect, effort, and excellence—the school strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a supportive partnership with parents and the surrounding Erlanger community.

539

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tichenor Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	64
Black	54
Asian	2
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	18

White
332 (61.6 %)
Two or More
69 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
64 (11.9 %)
Black
54 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
Phone:	(859)727-2255
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Grade 6 194

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tichenor Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	194
Grade 7	180
Grade 8	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tichenor Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	46.8%
Male	287	53.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th