Riverton Elementary School
Riverton Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Riverton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverton Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Riverton Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverton Elementary School often compared to?
Riverton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverton Elementary School?
295 students attend Riverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Riverton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverton Elementary School?
Riverton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverton Elementary School offer ?
Riverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverton Elementary School part of?
Riverton Elementary School is part of Riverton School District.
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