Riverton Elementary School
Tel:
(620)848-4078
- Riverton Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Riverton Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 355 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverton Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #877 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 82% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverton Elementary School is Riverton High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Riverton Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riverton Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverton Riverton High School Grades: 9-12 | 231 students
0.0 miles
7120 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620)848-3388 0.0 9-12 231 - Riverton Riverton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 155 students
0.0 miles
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620)848-3355 0.0 6-8 155 - Baxter Springs Baxter Springs High School Grades: 7-12 | 481 students
2.9 miles
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620)856-3366 2.9 7-12 481 - Baxter Springs Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 264 students
3.6 miles
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620)856-3322 3.6 PK-2 264 - Galena Spring Grove Primary Center Grades: PK-2 | 216 students
3.8 miles
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620)783-4499 3.8 PK-2 216
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