Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
99%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Teresa Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
475 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Riverside Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.
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