Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Elementary School serves the west part of Portland, OR, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically no more than 0.9 miles from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
311 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
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