Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverview Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Silver Lake, WI, covering an area of 5.1 square miles. Most families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riverview Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower. Embrace. Educate.
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
449 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Silver Lake J1 School District.
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