Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

Summary:

Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is an elementary school in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving 476 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the East Hartford School District, which is ranked 157 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Magnet School stands out for its significantly higher percentages of Hispanic (48.32%) and African American (28.78%) students compared to the Connecticut state averages of 22.8% and 13.4%, respectively. However, the school's academic performance is substantially lower than the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade, only 19.7% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.9%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.02%), which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Riverside Magnet School to nearby schools, such as Joseph O. Goodwin School, it becomes evident that the school is performing significantly worse academically. Additionally, over the past two school years, Riverside Magnet School has seen a decline in its White student population and an increase in its Hispanic student population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated to address the specific needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

29 Willowbrook Road
East Hartford, CT 06118

(860) 709-6800

District: Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)

SchoolDigger Rank:
454^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,365

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

African American:

32.5%

White:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks worse than 91.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), African American (32.5%), White (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is $15,365.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES):

SchoolDigger ranks Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) 157^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.06	454^th	497	8.7%

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	81	139	10	214	1	3	30	478
2023	66	137	12	230	1	3	27	476
2024	61	157	9	224	0	2	30	483

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 Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	478	36.2	13.2	0.6
2023	476	40.0	11.9	67
2024	483	39.0	12.3	68.5

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 Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	478	36.2	13.2	0.6
2023	476	40.0	11.9	67
2024	483	39.0	12.3	68.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$15,328
2023	$15,365

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	29 Willowbrook Road	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 709-6800	483	39	12.3	68.5%	61 (12.6%)	157 (32.5%)	224 (46.4%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.2%)	8.1	454^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	22.2		19.7					23.0	17.7	11.1			$15,365
Silver Lane School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Mercer Ave.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5500	220	20	10.8	81.8%	11 (5.0%)	94 (42.7%)	112 (50.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.5	385^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.5%					(n/a)	34.5		32.3		27.6				22.9	20.7			$19,776
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pk-8 Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	65 Van Block Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-4140	436	37	11.7	77.8%	47 (10.8%)	104 (23.9%)	247 (56.7%)	18 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	11.1	428^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.9%		10.6	423^rd of 491 public elementary schools	13.8%	5		25.0	21.8	20.9	30.6				18.6	20.4	17.5		$22,482
Joseph O. Goodwin School	Public	K-5	1235 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5420	337	29	11.6	65.6%	45 (13.4%)	91 (27.0%)	158 (46.9%)	33 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	27	342^nd of 497 public elementary schools	31.2%		24.4	346^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.5%	4	48.1		33.3	37.3	44.2			31.7	27.1	37.3			$18,659
Naubuc School	Public	K-5	84 Griswold St.	Glastonbury	06033	Hartford County	Glastonbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 652-7918	349	30	11.7	24.9%	177 (50.7%)	18 (5.2%)	66 (18.9%)	52 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.3%)	76.8	132^nd of 497 public elementary schools	73.4%		76.1	137^th of 491 public elementary schools	72.1%	5			66.7	65.0				70.7	67.5				$20,012
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	42 Charter Oak Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-2840	411	30	13.7	47.9%	22 (5.4%)	77 (18.7%)	163 (39.7%)	131 (31.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	47	261^st of 497 public elementary schools	47.5%		32.2	320^th of 491 public elementary schools	34.8%	59			45.0	31.5				70.0	50.0				$21,094
Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	639 Franklin Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4620	370	31	11.7	83.8%	30 (8.1%)	45 (12.2%)	257 (69.5%)	29 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	8.8	447^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.1%		7.3	459^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.5%	12	22.9		17.3		20.8								$26,566
M. D. Fox School	Public	PK, KG-5	470 Maple Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-7790	531	38	13.9	80.8%	23 (4.3%)	97 (18.3%)	394 (74.2%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2.7	497^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.7	483^rd of 491 public elementary schools	1.6%	14	8.8			6.7	7.8			6.5	8.0	6.9			$22,109
Alfred W. Hanmer School	Public	K-6	50 Francis St.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 571-8370	308	25	12.4	34.7%	214 (69.5%)	18 (5.8%)	40 (13.0%)	20 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	71.5	162^nd of 497 public elementary schools	67.4%		74.8	141^st of 491 public elementary schools	71.3%	21	70.0		59.1	72.1	62.5	66.0		61.4	65.1	47.5	59.6		$20,233
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	215 South Street	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-2400	643	45	14.2	81.6%	18 (2.8%)	82 (12.8%)	513 (79.8%)	15 (2.3%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	5.8	481^st of 497 public elementary schools	3.2%					(n/a)	14.1	19.2		10.3	9.1	11.5	14.1	27.8	10.3		13.5	10.3	$20,691

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University

What district is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University in?

Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?

Students at Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University are 46% Hispanic, 33% African American, 13% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University a good school?

Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University?

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University.

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