- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caledonia, OH
River Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for River Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484403255
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caledonia, OH.
School address
District: River Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484403255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
River Valley High School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 390484403255 · Caledonia, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 18.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Elementary School (483 students)
River Valley High School shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
River Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
483 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Middle School
481 students
- This school
River Valley High School
455 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
402 students
- River Valley V 15
River Valley Virtual School
15 students
What this shows River Valley High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley High School compares
River Valley High 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,038
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, River Valley High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Valley Local reports $12,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley High School
How many students attend River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caledonia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley High School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Valley High School?
21.5% of students at River Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at River Valley High School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Caledonia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Valley High School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caledonia, 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 River Valley Local?
Besides River Valley High School, River Valley Local also operates Heritage Elementary School (483 students), River Valley Middle School (481 students), and Liberty Elementary School (402 students). See the River Valley Local district page for the complete list.