For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 638 students in Riverside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Riverside School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
638 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverside School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Black
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% White
80%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,904 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,495
$18,587
Spending / Student
$15,904
$17,750
Best Riverside School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Intermediate
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Gr: 3-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Elwood, KS 66024
(913) 365-6735
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside School District?
Riverside School District manages 5 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District is ranked #92 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 School District?
80% of Riverside School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
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 Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Riverside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,904 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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