Riverchase Elementary School serves 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverchase Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverchase Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverchase Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverchase Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverchase Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
23%
32%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverchase Elementary School's ranking?
Riverchase Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Riverchase Elementary School?
658 students attend Riverchase Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Riverchase Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverchase Elementary School?
Riverchase Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Riverchase Elementary School offer ?
Riverchase Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverchase Elementary School part of?
Riverchase Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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