Riverside Elementary School
Tel:
(510)231-1409
- Riverside Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Riverside Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6218 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 18% | 6% |
| White | 7% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Contra Costa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverside Elementary School is Richmond High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Helms Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilson Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 461 students
0.9 miles
629 42nd St.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510)231-1456 0.9 K-6 461 - San Pablo Helms Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 997 students
1.1 miles
2500 Rd. 20
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510)233-3988 1.1 7-8 997 - Richmond Richmond High School Grades: 9-12 | 1590 students
1.1 miles
1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510)231-1450 1.1 9-12 1590 - San Pablo Vista High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 261 students
1.1 miles
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510)231-1431 1.1 K-12 261 - San Pablo Dover Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 698 students
1.2 miles
1871 21st St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510)231-1420 1.2 K-6 698
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