- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Rio Grande Elementary School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390440300991 · Rio Grande, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 19.6:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallia Academy High School (489 students)
Rio Grande Elementary School shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rio Grande Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallia Academy
Gallia Academy High School
489 students
- Gallia Academy
Gallia Academy Middle School
414 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
401 students
- Green Elementa
Green Elementary School
320 students
- This school
Rio Grande Elementary School
235 students
What this shows Rio Grande Elementary School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Grande Elementary School compares
Rio Grande Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Gallipolis City reports $11,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.