Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
River Valley Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
River Valley Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are River Valley Elementary School often compared to?
River Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School, Ustick Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend River Valley Elementary School?
452 students attend River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of River Valley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Elementary School?
River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley Elementary School offer ?
River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is River Valley Elementary School part of?
River Valley Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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