Dry Ridge Elementary

400 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.

400

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dry Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
356 (89.0%)
Hispanic
24 (6.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.5%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 16

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 55