Riverside West Elementary School

2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437

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Top 20%

Tel: (870) 237-8222

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Riverside West Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Riverside West Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Riverside West Elementary School's student population of 255 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 Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

255 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Riverside West Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Riverside West Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#137 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Riverside West Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

91%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Riverside West Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Riverside West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Riverside School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside West Elementary School's ranking?

Riverside West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Riverside West Elementary School?

255 students attend Riverside West Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Riverside West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside West Elementary School?

Riverside West Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Riverside West Elementary School offer ?

Riverside West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Riverside West Elementary School part of?

Riverside West Elementary School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 255 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education