Riverdale Elementary School (Closed 2021)

20613 State Route 37
Mount Blanchard, OH 45867
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 221 students in grades 3-5, Riverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Riverdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#657 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
75%
54%
73%
60%
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
(22-23)
14.5%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Riverdale Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
221 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Riverdale Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (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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