- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dry Ridge, KY
Dry Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dry Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210225000466
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dry Ridge Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Dry Ridge · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dry Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Dry Ridge, KY.
School address
District: Grant County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210225000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dry Ridge Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210225000466 · Dry Ridge, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant County High School (1,016 students)
Dry Ridge Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Dry Ridge 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
- This school 400
Dry Ridge Elementary
400 students
- Crittenden-Mt. 387
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
387 students
- Mason-Corinth 299
Mason-Corinth Elementary
299 students
What this shows Dry Ridge Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dry Ridge Elementary compares
Dry Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Dry Ridge 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 Dry Ridge 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dry Ridge 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dry Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Dry Ridge Elementary?
Dry Ridge Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dry Ridge, KY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dry Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dry Ridge Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Dry Ridge Elementary?
62.2% of students at Dry Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dry Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dry Ridge Elementary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dry Ridge Elementary?
Dry Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dry Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Dry Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Dry Ridge Elementary ranks #2 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 Dry Ridge 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.