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 218 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverdale Elementary School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat 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
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Blue, Silver
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverdale Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
218 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Riverdale Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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