Enrollment
731
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleves, OH
Three Rivers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390473902886
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cleves · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cleves, OH.
School address
District: Three Rivers Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473902886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Rivers Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Rivers Elementary
Three Rivers Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Cleves, Ohio, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 549 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 731 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Three Rivers Local also operates Taylor High School (608 students) and Taylor Middle School (599 students) alongside Three Rivers Elementary.
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 Three Rivers Elementary compares
Three Rivers Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,491
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 731 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 89.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Three Rivers Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers Local, which includes Three Rivers Elementary.
$12,491
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 16.1%
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 Three Rivers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Elementary
How many students attend Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleves, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Rivers Elementary?
30.1% of students at Three Rivers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Cleves, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Three Rivers Elementary rank among public schools in Cleves?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cleves, 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 Cleves on the city page.
Is Three Rivers Elementary a good school?
Three Rivers Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Three Rivers Local?
Besides Three Rivers Elementary, Three Rivers Local also operates Taylor High School (608 students) and Taylor Middle School (599 students). See the Three Rivers Local district page for the complete list.
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