- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dry Ridge, KY
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210225000465
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Dry Ridge · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dry Ridge, KY.
School address
District: Grant County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210225000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210225000465 · Dry Ridge, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 12.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant County High School (1,016 students)
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant County H
Grant County High School
1,016 students
- Grant County M
Grant County Middle School
699 students
- Sherman Elemen
Sherman Elementary
415 students
- Dry Ridge Elem 400
Dry Ridge Elementary
400 students
- This school 387
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
387 students
- Mason-Corinth 299
Mason-Corinth Elementary
299 students
What this shows Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary compares
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grant County reports $13,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dry Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Dry Ridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
How many students attend Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dry Ridge, KY. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
64.4% of students at Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary?
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary rank among schools in Dry Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Dry Ridge, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dry Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grant County?
Besides Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, Grant County also operates Grant County High School (1,016 students), Grant County Middle School (699 students), and Sherman Elementary (415 students). See the Grant County district page for the complete list.