Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge Elementary School serves the northern part of Ft Mitchell, KY, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
River Ridge Elementary School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#156 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 River Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
River Ridge Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are River Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
River Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R C Hinsdale Elementary School, Ryland Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
889 students attend River Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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