Enrollment
221
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Blanchard, OH
Riverdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390475102908
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mt Blanchard · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 221
- students enrolled
Riverdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH.
School address
District: Riverdale Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390475102908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mt Blanchard, Ohio, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mt Blanchard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverdale Elementary School (197 students): Riverdale Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 17.9:1).
Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale High School (321 students) and Riverdale Middle School (208 students) alongside Riverdale 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 Riverdale Elementary School compares
Riverdale 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Riverdale 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 Riverdale Local, which includes Riverdale Elementary School.
$13,533
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Riverdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Blanchard
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary School
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Mt Blanchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Blanchard on the city page.
Is Riverdale Elementary School a good school?
Riverdale Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 Riverdale Local?
Besides Riverdale Elementary School, Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale High School (321 students), Riverdale Middle School (208 students), and Riverdale Elementary School (197 students). See the Riverdale Local district page for the complete list.
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