Riverside Local

Painesville, Ohio — 8 schools

4,256
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$12,874
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverside Local operates 8 public schools serving 4,256 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,249 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,874 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 68.3% local, 18.1% state, and 13.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,144 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 13/100, ranked #809 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 307.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American across the district's schools.

Riverside Jr/Sr High School accounts for 37.1% of all Riverside Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Riverside Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Riverside Local school enrollment varies 83× across entities

Riverside Local school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 1,578 students (highest), a spread of 1,559 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Riverside Local student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Riverside Local is typically wider than the Riverside Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverside Local chronic absenteeism rate is 26.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Riverside Local is typically wider than the Riverside Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
18.1%
State
68.3%
Local

Funding Equity

13
Equity Score
809 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lake County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,144
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Riverside Local.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
307.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Riverside Local

School Enrollment
Riverside Jr/Sr High School
1,578
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
703
Riverview Elementary School
615
Parkside Elementary School
551
Buckeye Elementary School
366
Melridge Elementary School
299
Riverside Preschool
118
Riverside Virtual Academy
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverside Local?

Riverside Local has 8 schools, including 3 other, 1 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,256 students.

How much does Riverside Local spend per student?

Riverside Local spends $12,874 per student. The district has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #809 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Riverside Local?

The average teacher salary in Riverside Local is $66,144 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Riverside Local?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Riverside Local?

Riverside Local students are 77.3% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riverside Local?

Riverside Local has an equity score of 13/100, ranking #809 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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