Riverview Elementary School

21550 West 47th Street
Shawnee, KS 66226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Riverview Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#73 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
28%
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66%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
79%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
475 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of De Soto School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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