Rivers Edge Elementary School
Rivers Edge Elementary School serves 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rivers Edge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rivers Edge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rivers Edge Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 720 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rivers Edge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rivers Edge Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #24 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 94% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 53% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 35% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henrico County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rivers Edge Elementary School is Deep Run High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Holman Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glen Allen Holman Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 92%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,023 student10
0.8 miles
600 Concourse Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300 0.8 6-8 1,023 - Glen Allen Deep Run High School Magnet School
Math: 89% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,793 student10
1.5 miles
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000 1.5 9-12 1,793 - Glen Allen Twin Hickory Elementary School Math: 93% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 582 students10
1.5 miles
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700 1.5 PK-5 582 - Glen Allen Springfield Park Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 87%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 656 students10
2.0 miles
4301 Fort Mchenry Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630 2 PK-5 656 - Glen Allen Shady Grove Elementary School Math: 98% | Reading: 95%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 717 students10
2.1 miles
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825 2.1 PK-5 717
School Reviews
| 1 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. - Posted by Parent - Tom Dunn |
| 1 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. - Posted by Parent - Bob Duffett |
| 5 I love Rivers Edge! For parents, it has high academic standards. For other students, the teachers are great and P.E. is awesome - Posted by Student/Alumni - valot |
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