Top Rankings
Riverside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 735 students in Riverside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Riverside School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
735 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Riverside School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
18 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
660 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
90%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
47
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,978
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,473
$13,043
Best Riverside School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside East Elem. School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Grades: K-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside School District?
Riverside School District manages 3 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District is ranked #57 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside School District?
90% of Riverside School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Riverside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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