Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Riverside Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Students: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,789 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 1789 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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