Riverside Comm School District

330 Pleasant St
Carson, IA 51525
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 670 students in Riverside Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Riverside Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
670 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#203 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
69%
68%
71%
70%
65-69%
63%
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,316 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,567 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,316
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,567
$16,042

Best Riverside Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle/senior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Pleasant St
Carson, IA 51525
(712) 484-2291
Grades: 3-5
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 670 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Comm School District is ranked #203 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (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 Comm School District?
85% of Riverside Comm School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Riverside Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,567 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 670 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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