DRY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dry Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grant County school district, located in Dry Ridge, KY with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Dry Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dry Ridge Elementary School, located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Grant County School District. Situated at 275 School Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on core academic development while emphasizing the importance of character building, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow in middle and high school.

Beyond its academic mission, Dry Ridge Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community. The school frequently engages families through various extracurricular activities, parent-teacher initiatives, and school-wide events that promote a collaborative educational atmosphere. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the staff and faculty strive to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning for all children in the Dry Ridge area.

For more information, contact Dry Ridge Elementary at (859) 824-4484 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
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DRY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dry Ridge, KY with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Grant County
Total Students:
483
Teachers:
34.27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 483 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DRY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.9%
Two or more races
5.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.