River Ridge Elementary School

889 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Ridge Elementary School, located in Villa Hills, Kentucky, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Kenton County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades kindergarten through fifth. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social-emotional skills in its young learners.

The school community places a strong emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, often utilizing modern instructional methods to prepare children for middle school transitions. With its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, River Ridge Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and build strong peer relationships, contributing to its reputation as a central hub for families in the Villa Hills area.

889

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	114
Black	83
Asian	81
Two or More	72
Pacific Islander	5

White
534 (60.1%)
Hispanic
114 (12.8%)
Black
83 (9.3%)
Asian
81 (9.1%)
Two or More
72 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)341-5260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 61

Kindergarten 149

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 138