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Rio Grande Elementary School

Summary:

Rio Grande Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 264 students in grades PK-5 in Rio Grande, Ohio, which is part of the Gallipolis City School District.

While Rio Grande Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.45%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates (12-14%) than the state average, and its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency (54.1%) was lower than the Gallipolis City School District (62%) and state (64%) averages. Additionally, Rio Grande Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio (21.5 in 2022-2023) and lower spending per student ($6,590 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools.

The school's performance has declined over the years, from a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning, and the disparities among student subgroups, such as female students performing better than male students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students at Rio Grande Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 439 Lake Drive
       Rio Grande, OH  45674

(740) 245-5333

District: Gallipolis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
795th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Rio Grande Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gallia Academy Middle School
High:    Gallia Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Rio Grande Elementary School ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Rio Grande Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande Elementary School 795th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Rio Grande Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Gallipolis City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallipolis City 464th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Grande Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.80 1237th 1471 15.9%
2005 32.09 1170th 1501 22.1%
2006 38.45 1115th 1504 25.9%
2007 46.93 1062nd 1609 34.0%
2008 57.61 854th 1582 46.0%
2009 50.85 1031st 1610 36.0%
2010 58.47 896th 1662 46.1%
2011 57.93 955th 1686 43.4%
2012 73.91 457th 1709 73.3%
2013 69.30 636th 1701 62.6%
2014 73.66 491st 1687 70.9%
2015 57.69 895th 1684 46.9%
2016 68.44 647th 1678 61.4%
2017 72.36 512th 1651 69.0%
2018 81.54 257th 1636 84.3%
2019 65.81 702nd 1676 58.1%
2021 56.34 837th 1610 48.0%
2022 64.55 682nd 1588 57.1%
2023 53.41 889th 1596 44.3%
2024 57.99 795th 1577 49.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.00 152nd 1465 89.6%
2019 56.80 707th 1465 51.7%
2021 61.06 543rd 1404 61.3%
2022 60.35 573rd 1419 59.6%
2023 48.36 818th 1447 43.5%
2024 49.08 845th 1484 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.28 460th 1518 69.7%
2019 54.85 845th 1502 43.7%
2021 61.81 623rd 1467 57.5%
2022 65.17 588th 1488 60.5%
2023 51.31 840th 1483 43.4%
2024 65.70 569th 1466 61.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.52 10th 1021 99.0%
2019 72.06 185th 956 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.85 141st 1536 90.8%
2019 72.55 467th 1535 69.6%
2021 44.21 910th 1499 39.3%
2022 60.37 712th 1518 53.1%
2023 52.42 833rd 1498 44.4%
2024 45.58 913th 1485 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Grande Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.34 292nd 1309 77.7%
2019 52.66 718th 1271 43.5%
2021 42.99 797th 1249 36.2%
2022 49.93 719th 1242 42.1%
2023 40.05 847th 1215 30.3%
2024 41.50 805th 1190 32.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rio Grande Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 269 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1990 282 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 263 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1992 269 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 331 22 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 306 26 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 311 21 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1996 311 21 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1997 277 23 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1998 268 31 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 288 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2000 263 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 243 17 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 292 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 319
2003 292 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 319
2004 292 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 313
2005 275 25 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 303
2006 288 26 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 318
2007 290 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 7 316
2008 282 20 0 2 0 n/a n/a 11 315
2009 286 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 13 318
2010 275 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 12 307
2011 251 14 0 1 0 0 11 0 277
2012 280 17 0 0 0 0 9 0 306
2013 268 20 0 0 0 0 3 0 291
2014 266 17 4 0 0 0 9 0 296
2015 272 16 4 5 0 0 17 0 314
2016 304 14 3 7 0 0 18 0 346
2017 272 7 2 2 0 0 13 0 296
2018 240 6 1 1 0 0 15 0 263
2019 290 3 2 1 0 0 15 0 311
2020 290 2 2 1 0 0 14 0 309
2021 262 2 1 1 0 0 15 0 281
2022 249 1 0 1 0 0 9 0 260
2023 252 2 1 0 0 0 9 0 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio Grande Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 13.0 21.5 0
1989 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1990 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1991 274 15.0 18.2 n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a 34.8
1993 355 16.0 22.2 46.2
1994 334 16.0 20.9 43.7
1995 335 16.0 20.9 38.2
1996 335 16.0 20.9 38.2
1997 302 18.0 16.8 37.1
1998 302 18.0 16.8 43.7
1999 307 18.0 17.1 48.2
2000 287 18.0 15.9 47.4
2001 261 20.0 13.1 48.7
2002 319 22.3 14.3 57.1
2003 319 22.3 14.3 57.1
2004 313 22.8 13.7 63.5
2005 303 25.7 11.8 62.5
2006 318 23.7 13.4 62.7
2007 316 23.7 13.3 67.6
2008 315 24.8 12.7 n/a
2009 318 26.0 12.2 63.6
2010 307 23.7 12.9 70.2
2011 277 16.7 16.5 65.3
2012 306 19.5 15.6 59.5
2013 291 18.5 15.7 57.7
2014 296 18.5 16.0 58.4
2015 314 n/a n/a 55.7
2016 346 17.0 20.3 57.5
2017 296 15.1 19.5 52
2018 263 14.1 18.6 50.6
2019 311 14.0 22.1 52.1
2020 309 12.6 24.5 48.5
2021 281 11.6 24.2 n/a
2022 260 12.7 20.3 n/a
2023 264 12.2 21.5 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rio Grande Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 13.0 21.5 0
1989 279 14.0 19.9 n/a
1990 291 15.0 19.4 n/a
1991 274 15.0 18.2 n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a 34.8
1993 355 16.0 22.2 46.2
1994 334 16.0 20.9 43.7
1995 335 16.0 20.9 38.2
1996 335 16.0 20.9 38.2
1997 302 18.0 16.8 37.1
1998 302 18.0 16.8 43.7
1999 307 18.0 17.1 48.2
2000 287 18.0 15.9 47.4
2001 261 20.0 13.1 48.7
2002 319 22.3 14.3 57.1
2003 319 22.3 14.3 57.1
2004 313 22.8 13.7 63.5
2005 303 25.7 11.8 62.5
2006 318 23.7 13.4 62.7
2007 316 23.7 13.3 67.6
2008 315 24.8 12.7 n/a
2009 318 26.0 12.2 63.6
2010 307 23.7 12.9 70.2
2011 277 16.7 16.5 65.3
2012 306 19.5 15.6 59.5
2013 291 18.5 15.7 57.7
2014 296 18.5 16.0 58.4
2015 314 n/a n/a 55.7
2016 346 17.0 20.3 57.5
2017 296 15.1 19.5 52
2018 263 14.1 18.6 50.6
2019 311 14.0 22.1 52.1
2020 309 12.6 24.5 48.5
2021 281 11.6 24.2 n/a
2022 260 12.7 20.3 n/a
2023 264 12.2 21.5 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio Grande Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,590
2022 $11,109
2023 $20,861

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Grande Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 702nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 889th of 1596 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande Elementary School)54.260
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallipolis City)6567.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rio Grande Elementary School)68.857.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gallipolis City)70.666.7
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande Elementary School)92.327.9
 64.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gallipolis City)85.556.5
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Grande Elementary School)71.853.5
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gallipolis City)6657.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Rio Grande Elementary School)79.175
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Gallipolis City)79.476
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Grande Elementary School)67.465
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gallipolis City)71.959.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Grande Elementary School)79.177.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gallipolis City)73.368.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students311264
 15.1%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White290252
 13.1%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%50.8%
 1.3%

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Students who attend Rio Grande Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gallia Academy Middle School
High : Gallia Academy High School

Rio Grande Elementary School ranks 795th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rio Grande Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Rio Grande Elementary School.


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