River Ridge Elementary School

2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 903 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#266 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
30%
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46%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
6%
11%
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White
66%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are River Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
River Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ryland Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
903 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Ridge Elementary School offer ?
River Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge Elementary School part of?
River Ridge Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 903 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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