Riverview Elementary School

3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Determined to Be Remarkable!

School Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1201 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
27%
16%
45%
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
46%
23%
Black
32%
33%
White
13%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riderwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
553 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Riverview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Riverview Elementary School located?
Riverview Elementary School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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