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River Ridge Elementary School

2772 Amsterdam Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
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Rating
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8/
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Top 30%
Tel: (859) 341-5260
www.kenton.k12.ky.us
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River Ridge Elementary School serves 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
River Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 898 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

River Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
5%
11%
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White
68%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Kenton County School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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?

898 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge Elementary School?

River Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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