Summary:
The 41017 zip code area is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools include River Ridge Elementary School, Beechwood Elementary School, James A Caywood Elementary School, and R C Hinsdale Elementary School. The schools are located within the Kenton County and Beechwood Independent school districts.
Among the standout schools in the area, Beechwood Elementary and R C Hinsdale Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with exceptional test scores and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Beechwood Elementary, part of the highly-ranked Beechwood Independent district, has 60-77% of students proficient or better in reading and 53-73% proficient or better in math. Similarly, R C Hinsdale Elementary has 61-72% of students proficient or better in these subjects. In contrast, River Ridge Elementary and James A Caywood Elementary have more mixed academic performance, with some grade levels exceeding county and state averages, while others lag behind.
The schools in the 41017 zip code area serve student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range in free and reduced-price lunch rates, from 29.25% at R C Hinsdale to 60.26% at River Ridge. This demographic diversity may be a factor in the differences in academic performance observed. Additionally, all 4 schools have a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, significantly higher than the state average, which is an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
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