Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids serves 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids's student population of 73 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is ranked within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids's ranking?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is ranked #451 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
73 students attend Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids offer ?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids part of?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is part of Riverside Public Schools School District.
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