At a glance
Reported students
552
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School: 552 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–07 in Dayton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Dayton City. NCES reports 552 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.7%) and White (24.8%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.8%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black62.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dayton City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ruskin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
553 reported students
Valerie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
566 reported students
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
474 reported students
Belle Haven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
473 reported students
Kemp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
422 reported students
Eastmont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
414 reported students
Public schools near River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Day Community School Elementary · Charter · City Day Community School | KG–08 | 170 | 0.8 mi |
| Deca Prep Elementary · Charter · Deca Prep | KG–08 | 950 | 0.8 mi |
| Emerson Academy Elementary · Charter · Emerson Academy | KG–08 | 674 | 1.2 mi |
| Dayton SMART Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Dayton SMART Elementary School | KG–06 | 94 | 1.2 mi |
| Edison Elementary School Elementary · Dayton City | PK–06 | 357 | 1.4 mi |
| Ruskin Elementary School Elementary · Dayton City | PK–06 | 553 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
What grades does River's Edge Montessori Elementary School serve?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School reports grades PK–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dayton City.
How many students attend River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 552 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is River's Edge Montessori Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dayton City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is River's Edge Montessori Elementary School in?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is part of Dayton City, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River's Edge Montessori Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include City Day Community School (0.8 mi), Deca Prep (0.8 mi), Emerson Academy (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.