Riverside Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
65%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
192 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.
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