Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
12%
21%

Black
4%
6%

White
72%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School?
188 students attend Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School part of?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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