Enrollment
235
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Grande, OH
Rio Grande Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rio Grande Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440300991
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Grande Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rio Grande · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Grande Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rio Grande, OH.
School address
District: Gallipolis City · Ohio
NCES ID 390440300991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rio Grande Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rio Grande Elementary School
Rio Grande Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rio Grande, Ohio, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gallipolis City spends $11,206 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rio Grande's public schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Hills Career Center (564 students): Rio Grande Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 12:1).
Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students) and Gallia Academy Middle School (414 students) alongside Rio Grande Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rio Grande Elementary School compares
Rio Grande Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Rio Grande Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallipolis City, which includes Rio Grande Elementary School.
$11,206
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rio Grande Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallia Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallia Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Grande Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Rio Grande
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Elementary School
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Grande, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Grande Elementary School?
46.6% of students at Rio Grande Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Grande Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rio Grande Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Rio Grande, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Grande Elementary School rank among schools in Rio Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rio Grande, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rio Grande on the city page.
Is Rio Grande Elementary School a good school?
Rio Grande Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gallipolis City?
Besides Rio Grande Elementary School, Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students), Gallia Academy Middle School (414 students), and Washington Elementary School (401 students). See the Gallipolis City district page for the complete list.
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