Serving 903 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 58% (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 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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- 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 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
![This chart displays total students of River Ridge Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of River Ridge Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-bnPDjCa.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
River Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of River Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of River Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-JaJk59.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-parlIK.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-ZT6JLK.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-bf7MRjN.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-G75cy3.png)
Hispanic
10%
8%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-ycLmhr.png)
Black
6%
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-zT0YKu.png)
White
66%
74%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-Mf6yqj.png)
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-dHv9oP.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Ridge Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Ridge Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-bvouskD.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-mWI4vQ.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of River Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-byVFRzM.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/33000/32932/river-ridge-elementary-school-chart-bg0Wbkq.png)
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 #161 out of 1,267 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 Ryland Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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?
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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