Riverdale Local School is a public K–12 school located near Mount Blanchard in Delaware Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. The school system is the result of a consolidation of three school districts.
Riverdale Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Attendance Zone: Riverdale Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mount Blanchard, OH, covering approximately 143 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverdale Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverdale 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
197 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Riverdale Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Riverdale Local School District.
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