- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hannibal, OH
River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390486503330
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Switzerland of Ohio Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390486503330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
River Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390486503330 · Hannibal, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students)
River Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodsfield Ele
Woodsfield Elementary School
363 students
- This school
River Elementary School
289 students
- Monroe Central
Monroe Central High School
246 students
- Skyvue Element
Skyvue Elementary School
237 students
- Powhatan Eleme
Powhatan Elementary School
200 students
- River High Sch
River High School
180 students
What this shows River Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Elementary School compares
River 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,982
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, River Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Switzerland of Ohio Local reports $25,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyvue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Powhatan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Elementary School
How many students attend River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hannibal, OH. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Elementary School?
38.3% of students at River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Hannibal, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Elementary School?
River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Switzerland of Ohio Local?
Besides River Elementary School, Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students), Monroe Central High School (246 students), and Skyvue Elementary School (237 students). See the Switzerland of Ohio Local district page for the complete list.