Riverside Primary School

710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Riverside Primary School serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside Primary School's student population of 203 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverside Primary School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
90-94%
84%
(10-11)
85-89%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
10%
21%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
79%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverside Primary School?
203 students attend Riverside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Riverside Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Primary School offer ?
Riverside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Riverside Primary School part of?
Riverside Primary School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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