Enrollment
552
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River's Edge Montessori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438400791
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 552
- students enrolled
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School ranks #3 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River's Edge Montessori Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dayton City spends $20,042 per pupil, 37% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's public schools, it stands alongside Belmont High School (1,153 students): River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 19.2:1).
Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students) and Stivers School for the Arts (837 students) alongside River's Edge Montessori 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's Edge Montessori Elementary School compares
River's Edge Montessori 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
African American 62.7%
White 24.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dayton City, which includes River's Edge Montessori Elementary School.
$20,042
Per student
+37%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.8%
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's Edge Montessori Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River's Edge Montessori Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
How many students attend River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
How does River's Edge Montessori Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School ranks #3 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is River's Edge Montessori Elementary School a good school?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Dayton City?
Besides River's Edge Montessori Elementary School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.
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