White's Tower Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kentucky 41051 · Kenton County
#37 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#8824 of 50,301 nationally
About White's Tower Elementary School
White's Tower Elementary School is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Kenton County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 675 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 37th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 675.
There are 6 schools in Independence; White's Tower Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for White's Tower Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near White's Tower Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Twenhofel Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students · 1.1 km away
Kenton Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students · 2.1 km away
Simon Kenton High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,893 students · 2.3 km away
Summit View Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,324 students · 4.5 km away
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 5.5 km away
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 6.5 km away
Woodland Middle School
Taylor Mill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students · 8.2 km away
Scott High School
Taylor Mill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students · 8.3 km away
Beechgrove Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
645 students · 8.4 km away
Piner Elementary School
Morning View · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students · 10.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Hopkinsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
Stonewall Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
Owen County Elementary/Primary School
Owenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
674 students
Rockfield Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
674 students
Red Cross Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
679 students
Taylor County Primary Center
Campbellsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
670 students
Frequently asked questions
Is White's Tower Elementary School a good school?
White's Tower Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #37 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does White's Tower Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
White's Tower Elementary School ranks #37 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #8824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend White's Tower Elementary School?
White's Tower Elementary School had 675 students in 2025.
Is White's Tower Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
White's Tower Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near White's Tower Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of White's Tower Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.