Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Riverside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
The verdict
Riverside Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #35 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 192
- students enrolled
Riverside Academy has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #35 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390004302979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Riverside Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390004302979 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
192 enr · 16:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Springs Middle School (192 students)
Riverside Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Riverside Academy compares
Riverside Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Riverside Academy is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Academy reports $20,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Academy
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher 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 Riverside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Academy is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riverside Academy rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #35 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Academy?
None; Riverside Academy is a single-school charter district, and Riverside Academy is its only campus.