Enrollment
289
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Elementary School
River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hannibal, Ohio, enrolling 289 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, River Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Ohio schools and 31% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Switzerland of Ohio Local spends $24,402 per pupil, 67% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Switzerland of Ohio Local also operates Woodsfield Elementary School (363 students) and Monroe Central High School (246 students) alongside River 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 River Elementary School compares
River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,402
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 94.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Switzerland of Ohio Local, which includes River Elementary School.
$24,402
Per student
+67%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 24.8%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~289 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is River Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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