- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villa Hills, KY
River Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309001512
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 889
- students enrolled
River Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
River Ridge Elementary School held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 210309001512 · Villa Hills, KY Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 14.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
River Ridge Elementary School held near 906 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
River Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school
River Ridge Elementary School
889 students
What this shows River Ridge Elementary School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge Elementary School compares
River Ridge Elementary School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,155
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 889 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 9.3%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, River Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Villa Hills, KY. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 906 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 River Ridge Elementary School?
56.3% of students at River Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Villa Hills, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Elementary School?
River Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides River Ridge Elementary School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.