Riverview Elementary School

509 Willow Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 1% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : Riverview Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Big Rapids school district, encompassing approximately 134.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 12.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Educating Our Future

School Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#26 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
33.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
346 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Big Rapids School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : Riverview Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Big Rapids school district, encompassing approximately 134.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 12.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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