Riverside Primary School

203 North 12th
Elwood, KS 66024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Riverside Primary School serves 189 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside Primary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Empowering Lifelong Learners

School Rankings

The diversity score of Riverside Primary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
90-94%
84%
(10-11)
85-89%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
189 students attend Riverside Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riverside Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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