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Waters Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School

Should you attend Waters Elementary School or Riverside Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waters Elementary School
495 Wabash Ave
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Riverside Elementary School
396 Linden St
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waters Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Riverside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waters Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
393 students
282 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waters Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waters Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waters Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and the state of Wisconsin, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#415 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Top 30%)
#1131 out of 1991 schools in WI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waters Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in WI)
35-39%
(Top 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WI)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WI)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in WI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waters Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waters Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverside Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
43
Kindergarten Students
45
37
Grade 1 Students
62
38
Grade 2 Students
58
39
Grade 3 Students
69
39
Grade 4 Students
71
44
Grade 5 Students
52
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waters Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fond Du Lac School District and in Wisconsin, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waters Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fond Du Lac School District and Wisconsin, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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