Rittman Elementary School

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rittman Elementary School, located at 131 N Metzger Ave in Rittman, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Rittman Exempted Village School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the social-emotional well-being of its students in grades Pre-K through 5th. By focusing on essential literacy and numeracy skills, the staff aims to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys while encouraging a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond core academics, Rittman Elementary is known for its community-oriented approach, striving to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. The school integrates various extracurricular opportunities and classroom activities that promote inclusivity and student engagement. Through its commitment to a "small-town" school feel, Rittman Elementary seeks to provide each student with individual attention and a safe, nurturing space to explore their potential and thrive during their formative years.

359

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rittman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	20

White
326 (90.8%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
Hispanic
8 (2.2%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rittman Exempted Village
Phone:	(330)927-7460
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 66