Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Grande Elementary School serves the northwest part of Rio Grande, OH, covering an area of approximately 31 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Grande Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All students will become successful, life-long learners.
School Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Grande Elementary School is ranked #1212 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Rio Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Elementary School, Addaville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
235 students attend Rio Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rio Grande Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary School offer ?
Rio Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rio Grande Elementary School part of?
Rio Grande Elementary School is part of Gallipolis City School District.
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