Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverview Elementary serves the southeast part of Spotsylvania, VA, covering an area of approximately 60.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Riverview Elementary School's student population of 691 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #756 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spotswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
691 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% 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 Virginia 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 Spotsylvania County School District.
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