Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 172 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ahstw Primary School, Tri-center Elementary School, Treynor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
172 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Riverside Comm School District.
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