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 (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverview Elementary School serves the entire district of Big Rapids, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 134.6 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 12.7 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Educating Our Future
Average Class Size
15 students
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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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