Riverside Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
18%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
63%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
45%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
184 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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