Rio Altura Elementary School serves 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Altura Elementary School?
144 students attend Rio Altura Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rio Altura Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rio Altura Elementary School offer ?
Rio Altura Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Altura Elementary School part of?
Rio Altura Elementary School is part of Riverbank Unified School District.
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