Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Riverside Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
398 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Moorhead Area Public Schools.

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