Riverchase Elementary School

1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverchase Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Riverchase Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverchase Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#57 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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57%
24%
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71%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
10%
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Black
23%
32%
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White
49%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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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 schools are Riverchase Elementary School often compared to?
Riverchase Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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