Riverside Elementary School serves 942 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 942 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
53%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
942 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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