Riverside Primary School serves 168 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 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Primary School serves the entire district of Elwood, KS, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 86.8 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Primary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Empowering Lifelong Learners
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverside Primary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
168 students attend Riverside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Riverside Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Primary School offer ?
Riverside Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Primary School part of?
Riverside Primary School is part of Riverside School District.
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