For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 805 students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
805 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.65
# American Indian Students
30 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
5%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
594 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
47%
# Black Students
108 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
13%
6%
# White Students
46 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
61
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,539 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,273 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 118% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,539
$11,274
Spending / Student
$35,273
$11,177
Best Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Grades: 7-8
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Ridge School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District manages 4 public schools serving 805 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District is ranked #527 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
74% of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,273 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 118% over four school years.
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