Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riviera Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riviera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Riviera Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riviera Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riviera Elementary School often compared to?
Riviera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Riviera Elementary School?
588 students attend Riviera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Riviera Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Elementary School?
Riviera Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riviera Elementary School offer ?
Riviera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riviera Elementary School part of?
Riviera Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Richardson Middle School Open House
April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Last day of school-Dismissal
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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