Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rivers Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rivers Elementary School serves the entire district of Altus, OK, covering an area of approximately 245.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the outer edges averaging around 12.1 miles and extending up to 23.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rivers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rivers Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Rivers Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivers Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
5%
8%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivers Elementary School's ranking?
Rivers Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Rivers Elementary School often compared to?
Rivers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Rivers Elementary School?
352 students attend Rivers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rivers Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rivers Elementary School?
Rivers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rivers Elementary School offer ?
Rivers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rivers Elementary School part of?
Rivers Elementary School is part of Altus School District.
In what neighborhood is Rivers Elementary School located?
Rivers Elementary School is located in the Altus Air Force Base neighborhood of Altus, OK.
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