Riverview School

100 Smelter Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Riverview School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Riverview School's student population of 449 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

Riverview School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#239 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
37%
57%
46%
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview School's ranking?
Riverview School is ranked #239 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Riverview School often compared to?
Riverview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacajawea School, Meadow Lark School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Riverview School?
449 students attend Riverview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Riverview School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview School?
Riverview School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverview School offer ?
Riverview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverview School part of?
Riverview School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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