Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverside East Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside East Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside East Elem. School's student population of 149 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside East Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside East Elem. School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
92%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside East Elem. School's ranking?
Riverside East Elem. School is ranked #594 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverside East Elem. School?
149 students attend Riverside East Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Riverside East Elem. School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside East Elem. School?
Riverside East Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside East Elem. School offer ?
Riverside East Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside East Elem. School part of?
Riverside East Elem. School is part of Riverside School District.
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