River Hall Elementary School

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River Hall Elementary School ranks 1281 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

River Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alva, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,005 students. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While River Hall Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (46.27%) and Hispanic (37.81%) students, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 25.3% in 2018-2019 to 41.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, River Hall Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the Lee District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are below the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.53% to 56.57% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, while River Hall Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,145 in 2019-2020 to $10,331 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, its statewide ranking has generally declined, ranking 1,281 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, The Alva School, located just 5.98 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Addressing the challenges faced by River Hall Elementary, such as high chronic absenteeism and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, could be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2800 River Hall Pkwy
Alva, FL 33920

(239) 693-0349

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1281^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,331

Students who attend River Hall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.9

Number of students: 890

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.5%

Hispanic:

39.1%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Hall Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.44. (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 Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), Hispanic (39.1%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Hall Elementary School is 26.9. 53 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare River Hall Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Hall Elementary School is $10,331. 41 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

River Hall Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for River Hall Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	53.47	912^th	1847	50.6%
2010	47.22	1095^th	1919	42.9%
2011	42.16	1219^th	1985	38.6%
2012	37.78	1262^nd	1984	36.4%
2013	36.12	1328^th	2029	34.5%
2014	44.82	1136^th	2064	45.0%
2016	42.62	1201^st	2087	42.5%
2017	31.20	1471^st	2112	30.4%
2018	30.14	1516^th	2118	28.4%
2019	37.30	1383^rd	2182	36.6%
2021	29.94	1575^th	2247	29.9%
2022	35.25	1435^th	2219	35.3%
2023	32.73	1536^th	2240	31.4%
2024	42.44	1281^st	2256	43.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for River Hall Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	278	88	11	272	3	n/a	n/a	35	687
2008	375	136	16	283	1	n/a	n/a	38	849
2009	431	145	18	226	5	n/a	n/a	40	865
2010	472	148	12	222	1	n/a	n/a	27	882
2011	465	153	11	256	0	0	30	0	915
2012	469	124	11	249	0	1	27	0	881
2013	459	125	9	259	1	1	32	0	886
2014	472	134	6	310	1	1	26	0	950
2015	460	129	8	299	1	1	22	0	920
2016	484	133	4	323	0	1	25	0	970
2017	492	115	5	347	0	2	29	0	990
2018	482	104	5	377	0	3	31	0	1002
2019	468	112	6	403	1	2	36	0	1028
2020	447	119	5	399	1	2	34	0	1007
2021	414	106	6	385	2	0	31	0	944
2022	463	103	8	407	2	0	38	0	1021
2023	465	112	6	380	1	1	40	0	1005
2024	396	93	10	348	1	1	41	0	890

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 River Hall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	687	38.0	18.1	63.8
2008	849	60.5	14.0	63
2009	865	57.8	15.2	67.5
2010	882	56.5	15.6	69.7
2011	915	60.6	15.0	68.6
2012	881	63.0	13.9	70.9
2013	886	60.0	14.7	73.8
2014	950	69.0	13.7	75.6
2015	920	68.0	13.5	75.8
2016	970	69.0	14.0	60.4
2017	990	62.0	15.9	54
2018	1002	68.0	14.7	57
2019	1028	62.4	16.4	53.8
2020	1007	58.0	17.3	55.5
2021	944	50.6	18.6	56.6
2022	1021	57.6	17.7	54.8
2023	1005	55.6	18.0	53.5
2024	890	33.0	26.9	55.4

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 River Hall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	687	38.0	18.1	63.8
2008	849	60.5	14.0	63
2009	865	57.8	15.2	67.5
2010	882	56.5	15.6	69.7
2011	915	60.6	15.0	68.6
2012	881	63.0	13.9	70.9
2013	886	60.0	14.7	73.8
2014	950	69.0	13.7	75.6
2015	920	68.0	13.5	75.8
2016	970	69.0	14.0	60.4
2017	990	62.0	15.9	54
2018	1002	68.0	14.7	57
2019	1028	62.4	16.4	53.8
2020	1007	58.0	17.3	55.5
2021	944	50.6	18.6	56.6
2022	1021	57.6	17.7	54.8
2023	1005	55.6	18.0	53.5
2024	890	33.0	26.9	55.4

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 River Hall Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$699 (8.8%)	$7,287 (91.2%)	$7,986
2019	$918 (11.1%)	$7,337 (88.9%)	$8,255
2020	$894 (11.0%)	$7,252 (89.0%)	$8,145
2021	$1,122 (12.9%)	$7,560 (87.1%)	$8,682
2022	$2,234 (22.7%)	$7,586 (77.3%)	$9,820
2023	$2,356 (22.8%)	$7,975 (77.2%)	$10,331

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Hall Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1383^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1536^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Hall Elementary School)	47	48	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Hall Elementary School)	46	63	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Hall Elementary School)	51	43	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Hall Elementary School)	65	56	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Hall Elementary School)	49	38	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Hall Elementary School)	58	34	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (River Hall Elementary School)	39	41	2%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1028	1005	2.2%
African American	112	112
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	403	380	5.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	468	465	0.6%
Two or More Races	36	40	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.8%	53.5%	0.3%

Schools Near River Hall Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 River Hall Pkwy	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-0349	890	33	26.9	55.4%	396 (44.5%)	93 (10.4%)	348 (39.1%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	42.4	1281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%		32.7	1536^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.4%	255	51.0	32.0	44.0				64.0	46.0	57.0				55.0				$10,331	$2,356	$7,975
Harns Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-1249	1,056	49	21.6	72.9%	130 (12.3%)	234 (22.2%)	660 (62.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.7%)	21.8	1852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.9%		25.3	1737^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	115	35.0	26.0	45.0				41.0	41.0	39.0				46.0				$10,331	$2,243	$8,088
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5023	1,110	54	20.5	65.0%	175 (15.8%)	211 (19.0%)	683 (61.5%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (2.9%)	19.5	1916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%		30.3	1606^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	310	40.0	30.0	40.0				39.0	36.0	43.0				40.0				$10,730	$2,681	$8,049
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-2097	640	34	18.8	63.1%	56 (8.8%)	57 (8.9%)	517 (80.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	28.5	1662^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	26.3%		22.6	1809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%	147	29.0	31.0	47.0				46.0	53.0	53.0				39.0				$11,191	$2,495	$8,696
The Alva School	Public	PK, KG-8	17500 Church Ave	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 728-2494	1,214	55	22.2	50.7%	819 (67.5%)	39 (3.2%)	314 (25.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.7%)	69.8	643^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		65.3	729^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	86	68.0	59.0	56.0	57.0	49.0	55.0	86.0	76.0	69.0	66.0	34.0	62.0	67.0	51.0	64.0	61.0	$9,132	$1,390	$7,742
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Sara Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-5836	1,377	57	24.1	75.4%	120 (8.7%)	357 (25.9%)	856 (62.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (2.6%)	19.6	1913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.2%		21.6	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	65	36.0	33.0	41.0				42.0	34.0	36.0				45.0				$10,109	$2,588	$7,521
Orange River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4501 Underwood Dr	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-1258	733	40	18.3	65.2%	32 (4.4%)	65 (8.9%)	633 (86.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23.9	1800^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.2%		25.2	1739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%	61	39.0	29.0	34.0				49.0	44.0	50.0				41.0				$11,305	$2,068	$9,237
Tice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4524 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-1257	518	27	19.3	62.4%	16 (3.1%)	23 (4.4%)	477 (92.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20.4	1891^st of 2256 public elementary schools	16.2%		28.5	1647^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.5%	244	25.0	29.0	38.0				35.0	40.0	59.0				41.0				$14,000	$2,664	$11,336
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Homestead Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 368-7042	633	32	19.7	76.9%	88 (13.9%)	92 (14.5%)	415 (65.6%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.1%)	49	1114^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		17.8	1965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%	851	41.0	46.0	63.0				53.0	58.0	59.0				58.0				$10,613	$2,420	$8,193
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,227	62	19.9	76.0%	184 (15.0%)	164 (13.4%)	827 (67.4%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.3%)	25.9	1741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.5	1696^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	45	46.0	29.0	43.0				53.0	36.0	39.0				44.0				$10,664	$2,472	$8,193

Frequently Asked Questions about River Hall Elementary School

Is River Hall Elementary School a good school?

River Hall Elementary School ranks 1281^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is River Hall Elementary School in?

Lee

How many students attend River Hall Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 890 students attended River Hall Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of River Hall Elementary School?

Students at River Hall Elementary School are 44% White, 39% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of River Hall Elementary School attend?

Students who attend River Hall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harns Marsh Middle School
Middle : Lehigh Acres Middle School
Middle : Oak Hammock Middle School
Middle : Varsity Lakes Middle School
High : Dunbar High School
High : East Lee County High School
High : Lehigh Senior High School
High : Riverdale High School

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