Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rivers Edge Elementary serves the northwest part of Glen Allen, VA, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school's center to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rivers Edge Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivers Edge Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
64%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
22%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivers Edge Elementary School's ranking?
Rivers Edge Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rivers Edge Elementary School often compared to?
Rivers Edge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Grove Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Rivers Edge Elementary School?
735 students attend Rivers Edge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rivers Edge Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivers Edge Elementary School?
Rivers Edge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rivers Edge Elementary School offer ?
Rivers Edge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rivers Edge Elementary School part of?
Rivers Edge Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rivers Edge Elementary School located?
Rivers Edge Elementary School is located in the Wyndham Forest neighborhood of Glen Allen, VA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love Rivers Edge! For parents, it has high academic standards. For other students, the teachers are great and P.E. is awesome
1 10/10/2025
My child is unable to read or write and is being pushed forward from first grade to second to third, we were forced to send him to a good school.
1 10/10/2025
My child was being pushed through the grades, he couldn't read or write, I asked over and over please hold him back, they don't do that.
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