Riverview Elementary School

Summary:

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Durango, Colorado, serving 439 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R, which is ranked 30th out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Riverview Elementary consistently outperforms the Durango district and Colorado state averages on CMAS assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Riverview's proficiency rates were 54.3% in ELA, 41.5% in Math, and 40.7% in 5th-grade Science, compared to the district's 50.4%, 36.9%, and 38.8%, respectively, and the state's 44.1%, 34.2%, and 37.9%. The school's student population is less diverse than the state, with a higher percentage of White students (76.99%) and lower percentages of Hispanic (10.25%) and Native American (5.24%) students. Riverview also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.5, compared to nearby schools like Fort Lewis Mesa (8.4) and Sunnyside (10.5), and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.22%) than schools like Ignacio Elementary (72.76%).

Riverview Elementary's consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates higher than the Durango district and Colorado state averages, suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students. However, the nearby Juniper School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates comparable to or exceeding Riverview's in several subject areas. The school's relatively homogeneous student population and lower percentage of students from low-income families may contribute to its success, but the combination of effective teaching, a supportive community, and the socioeconomic characteristics of its student population likely all play a role in Riverview's academic achievements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2900 Mesa Avenue
       Durango, CO  81301-4724


(970) 247-3862

District: Durango School District No. 9-R

SchoolDigger Rank:
351st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,276 Help


Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Middle School
High:    Durango High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
American Indian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Compare Details Riverview Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (10.7%), American Indian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Durango School District No. 9-R. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 12.6. 6 elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary School is $14,276. 4 elementary schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Elementary School 351st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Riverview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Durango School District No. 9-R:

SchoolDigger ranks Durango School District No. 9-R 30th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.64 45th 808 94.4%
2005 89.69 41st 823 95.0%
2006 89.16 49th 829 94.1%
2007 87.07 66th 852 92.3%
2008 85.04 97th 849 88.6%
2009 84.25 105th 872 88.0%
2010 83.30 128th 925 86.2%
2011 85.46 108th 935 88.4%
2012 80.17 154th 935 83.5%
2013 74.31 235th 954 75.4%
2014 71.95 254th 962 73.6%
2015 73.53 213th 938 77.3%
2016 77.99 164th 914 82.1%
2017 77.08 191st 929 79.4%
2018 66.68 268th 917 70.8%
2019 60.98 356th 965 63.1%
2021 52.71 357th 710 49.7%
2022 55.08 390th 921 57.7%
2023 64.12 308th 933 67.0%
2024 61.15 351st 943 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.87 188th 365 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 291st 690 57.8%
2019 44.86 383rd 758 49.5%
2021 42.21 250th 351 28.8%
2022 49.11 293rd 595 50.8%
2023 44.53 339th 642 47.2%
2024 44.76 367th 684 46.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.22 206th 693 70.3%
2019 66.46 216th 764 71.7%
2021 46.17 235th 352 33.2%
2022 52.11 276th 594 53.5%
2023 63.64 212th 649 67.3%
2024 59.07 262nd 683 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.02 213th 596 64.3%
2023 48.34 274th 525 47.8%
2024 40.70 338th 539 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

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Enrollment information for Riverview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 1 2 34 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 388 0 4 31 13 n/a n/a 0 436
1990 420 0 5 18 11 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 373 3 9 27 15 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 374 1 6 34 25 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 396 1 4 28 25 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 385 2 8 35 18 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 350 0 4 27 13 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 350 0 4 27 13 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 317 1 13 25 7 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 349 2 5 24 7 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 375 0 3 29 11 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 360 2 4 27 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2001 448 8 3 46 15 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 329 5 5 35 8 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 329 5 5 35 8 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 314 2 2 34 13 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 324 3 3 49 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 319 3 5 45 10 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 328 4 5 41 16 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 345 6 5 46 20 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 335 4 4 46 22 n/a n/a 0 411
2010 410 4 5 46 21 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 338 1 4 62 15 0 11 0 431
2012 478 3 3 60 14 1 18 0 577
2013 501 5 3 74 14 1 24 0 622
2014 514 4 2 77 13 1 20 0 631
2015 373 5 2 62 13 0 11 0 466
2016 388 5 3 72 12 0 9 0 489
2017 397 5 3 71 11 0 15 0 502
2018 385 7 5 54 15 0 15 0 481
2019 379 9 1 45 17 0 20 0 471
2020 369 6 1 53 17 0 21 0 467
2021 329 2 1 46 20 0 22 0 420
2022 342 5 1 47 25 0 24 0 444
2023 338 3 2 45 23 1 27 0 439
2024 315 3 3 44 24 1 23 0 413

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 22.3 19.8 n/a
1989 436 23.1 18.8 8.9
1990 454 22.6 20.0 6.4
1991 427 22.6 18.8 8.9
1992 440 21.4 20.5 10
1993 454 24.7 18.4 9.7
1994 448 23.5 19.1 8.3
1995 394 24.5 16.1 9.1
1996 394 24.5 16.1 9.1
1997 363 23.6 15.4 10.2
1998 387 23.0 16.8 13.7
1999 418 25.9 16.1 13.6
2000 397 26.5 15.0 19.6
2001 520 24.4 21.3 17.3
2002 382 25.9 14.7 20.7
2003 382 25.9 14.7 20.7
2004 365 27.0 13.5 22.7
2005 385 25.7 15.0 18.7
2006 382 26.5 14.4 23.8
2007 394 25.0 15.8 18.8
2008 422 25.8 16.4 20.6
2009 411 27.0 15.2 21.2
2010 486 27.5 17.6 21.6
2011 431 29.2 14.7 24.4
2012 577 28.6 20.1 19.2
2013 622 29.1 21.3 18.6
2014 631 32.0 19.7 20.6
2015 466 31.0 15.0 20.4
2016 489 31.0 15.7 20.9
2017 502 32.5 15.4 19.7
2018 481 31.1 15.4 21
2019 471 33.1 14.1 19.3
2020 467 31.7 14.7 18.8
2021 420 30.6 13.7 14.8
2022 444 32.2 13.7 9
2023 439 30.2 14.5 18.2
2024 413 32.5 12.6 24.7

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 22.3 19.8 n/a
1989 436 23.1 18.8 8.9
1990 454 22.6 20.0 6.4
1991 427 22.6 18.8 8.9
1992 440 21.4 20.5 10
1993 454 24.7 18.4 9.7
1994 448 23.5 19.1 8.3
1995 394 24.5 16.1 9.1
1996 394 24.5 16.1 9.1
1997 363 23.6 15.4 10.2
1998 387 23.0 16.8 13.7
1999 418 25.9 16.1 13.6
2000 397 26.5 15.0 19.6
2001 520 24.4 21.3 17.3
2002 382 25.9 14.7 20.7
2003 382 25.9 14.7 20.7
2004 365 27.0 13.5 22.7
2005 385 25.7 15.0 18.7
2006 382 26.5 14.4 23.8
2007 394 25.0 15.8 18.8
2008 422 25.8 16.4 20.6
2009 411 27.0 15.2 21.2
2010 486 27.5 17.6 21.6
2011 431 29.2 14.7 24.4
2012 577 28.6 20.1 19.2
2013 622 29.1 21.3 18.6
2014 631 32.0 19.7 20.6
2015 466 31.0 15.0 20.4
2016 489 31.0 15.7 20.9
2017 502 32.5 15.4 19.7
2018 481 31.1 15.4 21
2019 471 33.1 14.1 19.3
2020 467 31.7 14.7 18.8
2021 420 30.6 13.7 14.8
2022 444 32.2 13.7 9
2023 439 30.2 14.5 18.2
2024 413 32.5 12.6 24.7

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverview Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,329
2020 $10,931
2021 $10,325
2022 $12,186
2023 $14,276

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 933 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)38.954.5
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)38.643.6
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)41.150.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)35.644.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)63.542.6
 20.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)50.146.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)28.627.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)24.928.9
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary School)78.546.8
 31.7%
   5th Grade Science (Durango School District No. 9-R)43.638.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)61.567.3
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)52.950.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)35.441.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)28.438.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)52.854.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Durango School District No. 9-R)47.247.4
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Riverview Elementary School)35.840.8
 5%
   All Grades Math (Durango School District No. 9-R)29.932.9
 3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471439
 6.8%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian1723
 35.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4545
Pacific Islander01
White379338
 10.8%
Two or More Races2027
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%18.2%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary School

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Riverview Elementary School.

Riverview Elementary School ranks 351st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Middle School
High : Durango High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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