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 (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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 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
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 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
95%
65%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
School Reviews
Review Riverdale Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
