Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dry Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dry Ridge Elementary serves the northwest part of Dry Ridge, KY, covering an area of approximately 64.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dry Ridge Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growth Today, for Greatness Tomorrow
School Rankings
Dry Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dry Ridge Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#674 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dry Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Dry Ridge Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dry Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Dry Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamstown Elementary School, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dry Ridge Elementary School?
400 students attend Dry Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dry Ridge Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dry Ridge Elementary School?
Dry Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dry Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Dry Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dry Ridge Elementary School part of?
Dry Ridge Elementary School is part of Grant County School District.
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