Public schools in Erlanger, KY
8 open public schools with an address in Erlanger, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,132
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Erlanger public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Erlanger, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,132 students, an average of 267 per school. The largest campus is Lloyd High School (711 students), and the largest elementary school is Lindeman Elementary School (287).
Erlanger-Elsmere Independent operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Erlanger campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Erlanger
Elementary schools in Erlanger
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Elementary School Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | PK–05 | 253 | 10.5:1 | |
| Lindeman Elementary School Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | KG–05 | 287 | 14:1 | |
| Miles Elementary School Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | KG–05 | 278 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Erlanger
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tichenor Middle School Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | 06–08 | 505 | 14:1 |
High schools in Erlanger
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Educational Center Erlanger-Elsmere Independent · Alternative School | 06–12 | 58 | 7.3:1 | |
| Ignite Institute Boone County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lloyd High School Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | 09–12 | 711 | 19.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Erlanger
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Erlanger-Elsmere Independent | PK–PK | 40 | 40:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black11%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
- Multiracial12.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Erlanger schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,132 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Erlanger
How many public schools are in Erlanger, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Erlanger: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,132 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Erlanger?
Schools with an address in Erlanger belong to 2 education agencies, led by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent (7 schools), Boone County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Erlanger?
Lloyd High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Erlanger, with 711 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Erlanger?
No school with an address in Erlanger is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Erlanger schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Erlanger public schools is 14:1, lower than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Erlanger guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities