Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverview Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Elementary School, Animas Valley Elementary School, Needham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
444 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Durango School District No. 9-R.
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