Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverside West Elem. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside West Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riverside West Elem. School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside West Elem. School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside West Elem. School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#92 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
90%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside West Elem. School's ranking?
Riverside West Elem. School is ranked #92 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverside West Elem. School?
259 students attend Riverside West Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Riverside West Elem. School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside West Elem. School?
Riverside West Elem. School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside West Elem. School offer ?
Riverside West Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside West Elem. School part of?
Riverside West Elem. School is part of Riverside School District.
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