Ryland Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Ryland Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, Kentucky, serving 454 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Kenton County School District, which is ranked 15th out of 159 districts in the state.

Ryland Heights Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 65-71 out of 684-687 schools in recent years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments is impressive, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects compared to the Kenton County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 4th-grade students at Ryland Heights were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 61% for Kenton County and 43% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6, indicating a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention.

While Ryland Heights outperforms many nearby schools in the Kenton County district, such as Beechgrove Elementary and Summit View Academy, schools like R.C. Hinsdale Elementary and Donald E. Cline Elementary also demonstrate similarly high performance, suggesting a strong overall focus on academic excellence in the district. However, the school's relatively lower rankings for special education and low socioeconomic status students, though still above average, indicate an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3845 Stewart Dr
       Covington, KY  41015


(859) 356-9270

District: Kenton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,714 Help


Students who attend Ryland Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodland Middle School
High:    Scott High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Ryland Heights Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Kenton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ryland Heights Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Kenton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ryland Heights Elementary School is $20,714, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Kenton County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ryland Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ryland Heights Elementary School 65th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Ryland Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Kenton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenton County 15th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ryland Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 41.96 382nd 638 40.1%
2008 20.15 563rd 651 13.5%
2009 48.45 369th 658 43.9%
2010 57.19 304th 683 55.5%
2011 63.17 244th 688 64.5%
2012 59.65 260th 713 63.5%
2013 66.50 205th 719 71.5%
2014 82.61 69th 705 90.2%
2015 76.99 114th 698 83.7%
2016 72.31 151st 690 78.1%
2017 64.24 216th 694 68.9%
2018 68.49 174th 691 74.8%
2019 71.50 161st 700 77.0%
2021 77.23 65th 517 87.4%
2022 82.63 70th 684 89.8%
2023 83.62 71st 687 89.7%
2024 85.42 65th 685 90.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.40 126th 661 80.9%
2023 45.00 118th 257 54.1%
2024 39.35 162nd 279 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.08 179th 631 71.6%
2019 52.03 321st 664 51.7%
2021 63.24 90th 275 67.3%
2022 71.50 102nd 667 84.7%
2023 65.66 158th 670 76.4%
2024 73.01 117th 665 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.99 267th 663 59.7%
2019 57.21 291st 671 56.6%
2021 58.60 114th 312 63.5%
2022 72.51 117th 641 81.7%
2023 79.93 64th 639 90.0%
2024 84.51 47th 644 92.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 277th 445 37.8%
2019 53.68 178th 474 62.4%
2022 46.72 105th 206 49.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.87 115th 665 82.7%
2019 80.27 73rd 676 89.2%
2021 81.41 29th 325 91.1%
2022 85.29 42nd 657 93.6%
2023 83.56 57th 652 91.3%
2024 77.52 92nd 652 85.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ryland Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.19 151st 593 74.5%
2019 69.33 148th 592 75.0%
2021 85.66 28th 337 91.7%
2022 80.79 73rd 656 88.9%
2023 80.72 84th 658 87.2%
2024 81.29 81st 659 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Open Quote Come and see the best school in the U.S.A.! You can feel it when you walk in the doors. Every child is loved. Talented, quality teachers and many with National Cettification. Other teachers waiting in line to join the faculty. A principal who knows every child by name and their learning status. She encourages them to work, learn and grow every day. You really need to visit. You will believe it when you see it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ryland Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1989 303 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 323 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 336 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 31 372
1993 302 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 272 14 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 286 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 286 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 265 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 262 11 3 1 0 n/a n/a 1 278
1999 249 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 256 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 248 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 232 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 232 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 318 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 333 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2006 373 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 396 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 412
2008 477 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 7 493
2009 493 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 506
2010 539 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 4 556
2011 520 9 9 8 0 1 4 0 551
2012 521 10 11 6 0 2 13 0 563
2013 570 5 9 10 0 2 13 0 609
2014 558 12 8 6 0 2 16 0 602
2015 536 12 7 6 0 2 13 0 576
2016 512 11 8 11 0 0 11 0 553
2017 485 8 7 11 0 0 9 0 520
2018 507 8 5 14 0 1 18 0 553
2019 461 10 4 16 0 2 20 0 513
2020 452 5 2 18 0 2 19 0 498
2021 413 5 2 17 0 1 17 0 455
2022 407 4 1 19 0 1 19 0 451
2023 401 6 0 21 0 1 25 0 454
2024 390 5 0 23 0 0 31 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ryland Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 21.1 18.1 n/a
1989 305 19.5 15.6 n/a
1990 281 17.8 15.7 n/a
1991 325 21.9 14.8 n/a
1992 372 17.9 20.7 n/a
1993 310 20.1 15.4 n/a
1994 289 18.4 15.7 n/a
1995 301 18.2 16.5 n/a
1996 301 18.2 16.5 n/a
1997 276 19.7 14.0 58.7
1998 278 17.4 16.0 60.6
1999 259 10.3 25.7 67.2
2000 265 12.9 20.7 61.5
2001 252 11.9 21.3 59.5
2002 235 16.1 14.6 71.1
2003 235 16.1 14.6 71.1
2004 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
2005 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
2006 379 23.0 16.5 45.6
2007 412 27.0 15.3 48.3
2008 493 30.1 16.4 41.2
2009 506 30.1 16.8 37.6
2010 556 25.8 21.5 36.1
2011 551 31.3 17.6 36.5
2012 563 31.0 18.1 30.9
2013 609 31.5 19.3 30.7
2014 602 34.8 17.2 34.6
2015 576 35.0 16.4 37.3
2016 553 32.0 17.2 39.1
2017 520 31.9 16.2 42.7
2018 553 31.0 17.8 45.2
2019 513 33.0 15.5 42.7
2020 498 33.0 15.0 44
2021 455 29.0 15.6 37.4
2022 451 28.8 15.6 39.5
2023 454 29.0 15.6 39.9
2024 449 30.0 14.9 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ryland Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 21.1 18.1 n/a
1989 305 19.5 15.6 n/a
1990 281 17.8 15.7 n/a
1991 325 21.9 14.8 n/a
1992 372 17.9 20.7 n/a
1993 310 20.1 15.4 n/a
1994 289 18.4 15.7 n/a
1995 301 18.2 16.5 n/a
1996 301 18.2 16.5 n/a
1997 276 19.7 14.0 58.7
1998 278 17.4 16.0 60.6
1999 259 10.3 25.7 67.2
2000 265 12.9 20.7 61.5
2001 252 11.9 21.3 59.5
2002 235 16.1 14.6 71.1
2003 235 16.1 14.6 71.1
2004 320 19.0 16.8 n/a
2005 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
2006 379 23.0 16.5 45.6
2007 412 27.0 15.3 48.3
2008 493 30.1 16.4 41.2
2009 506 30.1 16.8 37.6
2010 556 25.8 21.5 36.1
2011 551 31.3 17.6 36.5
2012 563 31.0 18.1 30.9
2013 609 31.5 19.3 30.7
2014 602 34.8 17.2 34.6
2015 576 35.0 16.4 37.3
2016 553 32.0 17.2 39.1
2017 520 31.9 16.2 42.7
2018 553 31.0 17.8 45.2
2019 513 33.0 15.5 42.7
2020 498 33.0 15.0 44
2021 455 29.0 15.6 37.4
2022 451 28.8 15.6 39.5
2023 454 29.0 15.6 39.9
2024 449 30.0 14.9 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ryland Heights Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $538 (4.2%) $101 (0.8%) $640 (5.0%) $8,823 (69.5%) $1,412 (11.1%) $10,875 (85.6%) $12,698
2019 $651 (5.1%) $38 (0.3%) $689 (5.4%) $9,156 (72.4%) $1,253 (9.9%) $10,409 (82.3%) $12,648
2020 $642 (4.5%) $93 (0.6%) $735 (5.1%) $10,276 (71.5%) $1,411 (9.8%) $11,688 (81.3%) $14,373
2021 $532 (3.6%) $152 (1.0%) $683 (4.6%) $9,955 (67.3%) $1,259 (8.5%) $11,214 (75.9%) $14,782
2022 $721 (3.5%) $369 (1.8%) $1,091 (5.3%) $10,163 (49.1%) $1,428 (6.9%) $11,591 (56.0%) $20,714

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ryland Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 687 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513454
 11.5%
African American106
 40%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1621
 31.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White461401
 13%
Two or More Races2025
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%39.9%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryland Heights Elementary School

Yes. Ryland Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Ryland Heights Elementary School.

Students who attend Ryland Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodland Middle School
High : Scott High School

Students at Ryland Heights Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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