Rivera Elementary School

7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rivera Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rivera Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rivera Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rivera Elementary School?
495 students attend Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivera Elementary School?
Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rivera Elementary School offer ?
Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rivera Elementary School part of?
Rivera Elementary School is part of El Rancho Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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