Riverside Academy

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Cincinnati, Ohio - 1 schools

At $14,534 per pupil, Riverside Academy ranks #372 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

163
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,534
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverside Academy operates 1 public schools serving 163 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hamilton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,534 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.1% local, 63.6% state, and 35.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

. Demographically, the student body averages 59.9% African American, 27.6% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Riverside Academy, enrolling 192 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Riverside Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Riverside Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Riverside Academy a distant remainder — means Riverside Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

35.3%
Federal
63.6%
State
1.1%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Riverside Academy.

White 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 59.9%
Multiracial 8.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Riverside Academy

School Enrollment
Riverside Academy
Charter
192

How Riverside Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bella Academy of Excellence Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Summit Academy Community School-Parma Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cincinnati Achievement Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Riverside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Ohio

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Columbus City Schools District
45,338 students · 118 schools · $20,324/pupil
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students · 65 schools · $18,181/pupil
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Cleveland Municipal
33,998 students · 95 schools · $21,661/pupil
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Olentangy Local
23,281 students · 27 schools · $13,879/pupil
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Toledo City
21,814 students · 57 schools · $18,515/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside Academy?

Riverside Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 163 students.

How much does Riverside Academy spend per student?

Riverside Academy spends $14,534 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Riverside Academy?

Riverside Academy students are 59.9% African American, 27.6% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.