Riverside Elementary School serves 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
43%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
9%
5%
White
35%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% ND state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% ND state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
116 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Riverside Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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