Enrollment
1,578
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Painesville, OH
Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001403033
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Jr/Sr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Riverside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001403033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Jr/Sr High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Riverside Jr/Sr High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Painesville, Ohio, enrolling 1,578 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,578 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Painesville's public schools, it stands alongside Istem Geauga Early College High School (177 students): Riverside Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 25.3:1).
Riverside Local also operates Henry F Lamuth Middle School (703 students) and Riverview Elementary School (615 students) alongside Riverside Jr/Sr High 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 Riverside Jr/Sr High School compares
Riverside Jr/Sr High 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,578 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,578
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Riverside Jr/Sr High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Local, which includes Riverside Jr/Sr High School.
$11,840
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 Riverside Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry F Lamuth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Painesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Istem Geauga Early College High School
Standard public school
177 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside Preschool
Standard public school
118 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Red Raider Preschool
Standard public school
88 students 22:1 students per teacher
Riverside Virtual Academy
Standard public school
19 students
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 (~1,578 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Riverside Jr/Sr High School?
Riverside Jr/Sr High School has 1,578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Painesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Jr/Sr High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Jr/Sr High School?
18.2% of students at Riverside Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Jr/Sr High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Painesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Jr/Sr High School?
Riverside Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Painesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Painesville on the city page.
Is Riverside Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Riverside Jr/Sr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Riverside Local?
Besides Riverside Jr/Sr High School, Riverside Local also operates Henry F Lamuth Middle School (703 students), Riverview Elementary School (615 students), and Parkside Elementary School (551 students). See the Riverside Local district page for the complete list.
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