Is Riverview STEM Elementary a good school?

Yes! Riverview STEM Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 95 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Riverview STEM Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Riverview STEM Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Riverview STEM Elementary?

Students at Riverview STEM Elementary are 39% Asian, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Riverview STEM Elementary

Summary:

Riverview STEM Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Rancho Cordova, California, part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking in the top 5% of all California elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview STEM Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers at the district and state levels across all subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82.53% of Riverview STEM Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 59.14% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, 84.94% of Riverview STEM Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 49.08% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance in science is also exceptional, with 79.59% of students proficient or better, compared to 45.09% for the district and 30.7% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, such as Cordova Gardens Elementary, White Rock Elementary, and Williamson Elementary, Riverview STEM Elementary stands out as a clear academic leader, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas.

Detail:

Public K-5

10700 Ambassador Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2406

(916) 294-2435

District: Folsom-Cordova Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,091

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

39.0%

White:

30.3%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview STEM Elementary ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Riverview STEM Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39%), White (30.3%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview STEM Elementary is 22.1. 13 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview STEM Elementary is $6,091. 18 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview STEM Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview STEM Elementary 95^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Riverview STEM Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Folsom-Cordova Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Folsom-Cordova Unified 640^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverview STEM Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	85.32	899^th	5692	84.2%
2018	92.12	506^th	5662	91.1%
2019	94.84	300^th	5789	94.8%
2022	97.15	187^th	5883	96.8%
2023	96.62	222^nd	5874	96.2%
2024	97.75	95^th	5862	98.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	94.47	142^nd	5084	97.2%
2019	92.60	213^th	5173	95.9%
2024	99.36	36^th	5511	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.76	682^nd	5413	87.4%
2019	91.11	498^th	5492	90.9%
2022	97.33	116^th	5635	97.9%
2023	96.03	199^th	5617	96.5%
2024	96.88	122^nd	5605	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.66	341^st	5431	93.7%
2019	96.06	174^th	5510	96.8%
2022	95.30	282^nd	5663	95.0%
2023	95.58	256^th	5650	95.5%
2024	97.33	107^th	5636	98.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.52	269^th	1071	74.9%
2019	82.68	70^th	1149	93.9%
2022	71.79	345^th	1154	70.1%
2023	68.14	451^st	1190	62.1%
2024	88.89	11^th	1203	99.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.67	48^th	5084	99.1%

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Rank History for White students at Riverview STEM Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	75.46	626^th	2737	77.1%
2019	74.95	631^st	2834	77.7%
2022	87.33	195^th	2726	92.8%
2023	87.12	193^rd	2662	92.7%
2024	75.25	625^th	2647	76.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Excellent School with STEM focus. Awesome staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverview STEM Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	58	6	31	16	1	1	11	124
2016	104	12	76	39	1	1	33	266
2017	111	11	87	46	1	1	37	294
2018	113	13	105	49	2	1	40	323
2019	117	13	110	52	2	0	48	342
2020	125	10	117	58	0	0	46	356
2021	103	11	135	48	0	1	40	338
2022	101	10	139	47	2	0	38	337
2023	104	8	142	51	1	0	37	343
2024	105	6	135	55	1	0	44	346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverview STEM Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	124	5.0	24.8	30.6
2016	266	11.0	24.1	28.6
2017	294	12.0	24.5	23.8
2018	323	13.0	24.8	29.4
2019	342	14.0	24.4	24
2020	356	n/a	n/a	20.8
2021	338	15.3	22.0	15.1
2022	337	15.1	22.1	15.7
2023	343	15.5	22.1	10.2
2024	346	15.6	22.1	20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverview STEM Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	124	5.0	24.8	30.6
2016	266	11.0	24.1	28.6
2017	294	12.0	24.5	23.8
2018	323	13.0	24.8	29.4
2019	342	14.0	24.4	24
2020	356	n/a	n/a	20.8
2021	338	15.3	22.0	15.1
2022	337	15.1	22.1	15.7
2023	343	15.5	22.1	10.2
2024	346	15.6	22.1	20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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