Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary - Spalding's student population of 49 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks within the top 5% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary - Spalding is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 902 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary - Spalding's ranking?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding is ranked #33 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
49 students attend Riverside Elementary - Spalding.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Riverside Elementary - Spalding students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Spalding offer ?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary - Spalding part of?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding is part of Riverside Public Schools School District.
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