Riverside Elementary District (4257)

1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 813 students in Riverside Elementary District (4257). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside Elementary District (4257), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#385 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
34%
31%
40%
15-19%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
72%
48%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,327 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,926 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,327
$11,429
Spending / Student
$34,926
$11,331

Best Riverside Elementary District (4257) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Gr: 7-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kings Ridge School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Gr: 2-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) manages 4 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) is ranked #404 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
72% of Riverside Elementary District (4257) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% 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)?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Riverside Elementary District (4257)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,926 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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