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#70 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 5% in state

Ryland Heights Elementary School

Elementary School · Kenton County · Ryland Heights, KY

A Kenton County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3845 Stewart Rd, Ryland Heights, KY 41015

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,155
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Students at Ryland Heights Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ryland Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,783

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.3 mi349Compare →
Taylor Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–52.3 mi506Compare →
White's Tower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.4 mi698Compare →
Summit View AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–83.6 mi1,343Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kenton County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#2 of 17
District spending per student
$12,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ryland Heights Elementary School is listed in Kenton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ryland Heights Elementary School

Ryland Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ryland Heights, KY, part of Kenton County, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ryland Heights Elementary School

What grades does Ryland Heights Elementary School serve?

Ryland Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ryland Heights Elementary School?

Ryland Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryland Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ryland Heights Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ryland Heights Elementary School rank in KY?

Ryland Heights Elementary School ranks #70 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Ryland Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ryland Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ryland Heights Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ryland Heights Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ryland Heights Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ryland Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ryland Heights Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ryland Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ryland Heights Elementary School?

42.1% of students at Ryland Heights Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%
Area population (ZIP 41015)
20,396
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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