Ft Wright Elementary School

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

469

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ft Wright Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	45
Black	40
Asian	5
Two or More	70

White
309 (65.9%)
Two or More
70 (14.9%)
Hispanic
45 (9.6%)
Black
40 (8.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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)331-7742
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 37

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 76