Dry Ridge Elementary

Grant County
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
421 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
421
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    383 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Grant County
Phone: (859)824-4484
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 245
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 55
Gender Ratio
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