RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverdale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Riverdale Local school district, located in Mt Blanchard, OH with about 225 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Riverdale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Riverdale Elementary School, located at 20613 State Route 37 in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, serves as a core educational institution for the Riverdale Local School District. As a rural public school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing fundamental literacy, mathematics, and social development within a small-town environment. The school is part of a district that prides itself on fostering close community ties and maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for their eventual transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

Beyond standard academics, Riverdale Elementary is known for its commitment to the "Falcon" spirit, which encourages student engagement in extracurricular activities and promotes a sense of pride and belonging. The school’s location in a centralized rural district allows it to function as a focal point for local families, often integrating community involvement into the academic calendar. By balancing rigorous state curriculum standards with a personalized approach to student learning, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its elementary-aged population.

For more information, contact Riverdale Elementary School at (419) 694-2211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.