District Overview
Located at 801 Old Harshman Road in Dayton, Ohio, Mad River Local is an open, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metropolitan area. The district operates nine active school facilities, providing a seamless educational pipeline from prekindergarten through 12th grade for a diverse student body of approximately 3,756 pupils. Its student population encompasses 149 early learners in prekindergarten, nearly 300 kindergarteners, and a strong high school cohort of over 1,100 students, reflecting a balanced demographic profile across all grade levels.

To ensure strong academic outcomes and comprehensive wraparound care, Mad River Local is backed by a robust human infrastructure totaling over 1,200 full-time equivalent staff members. The district employs nearly 427 full-time teachers, creating a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under nine to one that allows for personalized classroom instruction. This teaching force is further reinforced by 62 instructional aides and more than 700 support personnel responsible for facility management, transportation, and specialized student services. For families, students, and educational researchers, Mad River Local represents a fully staffed, suburban educational system committed to student growth, accessible online at thunder.madriver.k12.oh.us or by phone at (937) 259-6606.
9
Total Schools
3,756
Total Students
426.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mad River Local
Demographic Student Count
White2,535
Hispanic310
Black439
Asian94
Two or More367
American Indian6
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,535 (67.5%)
  • Black
    439 (11.7%)
  • Two or More
    367 (9.8%)
  • Hispanic
    310 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    94 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mad River Local
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:3,756*
Teachers (FTE):426.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.8
Schools in Mad River Local
Found 9 Schools