Greater Plains Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School
Should I attend Greater Plains Elementary School or Riverside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Greater Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greater Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
279 students
227 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2560 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2159 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
43
Grade 1 Students
47
30
Grade 2 Students
47
39
Grade 3 Students
37
40
Grade 4 Students
48
36
Grade 5 Students
44
39
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
74%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%