Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Central Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Central Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
24%
10%
Black
22%
12%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Central Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Central Elementary School is ranked #1599 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Riverside Central Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln K-8 District-wide School, Pinewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Riverside Central Elementary School?
405 students attend Riverside Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Riverside Central Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Central Elementary School?
Riverside Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Central Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Central Elementary School part of?
Riverside Central Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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