- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caledonia, OH
River Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390484403256
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Caledonia, OH.
School address
District: River Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484403256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
River Valley Middle School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 390484403256 · Caledonia, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 17.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Elementary School (483 students)
River Valley Middle School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
River Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
483 students
- This school
River Valley Middle School
481 students
- River Valley H
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 Middle School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley Middle School compares
River Valley Middle School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, River Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley Middle School
How many students attend River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caledonia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher 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 Valley Middle School?
30.2% of students at River Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Caledonia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Middle School?
River Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, River Valley Local also operates Heritage Elementary School (483 students), River Valley High School (455 students), and Liberty Elementary School (402 students). See the River Valley Local district page for the complete list.