Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Crestview, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 947. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Bluewater Elementary and Addie R. Lewis School, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. However, Riverside has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.3% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Riverside's test scores, while generally on par with the Okaloosa district and Florida state averages, are lower in several areas, such as 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science proficiency.

Riverside Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.97% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 15.7% to 51.99%. Despite an increase in spending per student, from $7,278 in 2019-2020 to $9,216 in 2022-2023, Riverside's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 574th out of 2,182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 791st out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. These factors suggest that Riverside Elementary faces unique challenges that may require additional resources and support to ensure equitable educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3400 E Redstone Ave
       Crestview, FL  32539


(850) 689-7203

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
791st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,216 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shoal River Middle School
High:    Crestview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  947

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
African American:
16.3%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Riverside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), African American (16.3%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 16.6. 12 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Riverside Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $9,216. 15 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.81 381st 1688 77.4%
2007 77.56 360th 1786 79.8%
2008 74.06 432nd 1789 75.9%
2009 74.95 420th 1847 77.3%
2010 70.28 568th 1919 70.4%
2011 73.25 516th 1985 74.0%
2012 65.31 686th 1984 65.4%
2013 58.97 821st 2029 59.5%
2014 54.00 946th 2064 54.2%
2016 63.01 758th 2087 63.7%
2017 73.70 536th 2112 74.6%
2018 62.33 766th 2118 63.8%
2019 72.71 574th 2182 73.7%
2021 61.89 811th 2247 63.9%
2022 52.20 1013th 2219 54.3%
2023 57.23 910th 2240 59.4%
2024 63.25 791st 2256 64.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 174 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1989 493 184 18 19 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1990 440 96 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 507 83 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 423 69 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 438 81 20 11 6 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 502 86 27 12 4 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 524 98 25 15 3 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 524 98 25 15 3 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 518 113 22 11 2 n/a n/a 0 666
1998 364 98 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 345 109 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 325 102 11 5 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 347 118 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 397 114 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 397 114 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 425 107 20 22 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 439 108 17 27 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 445 119 15 35 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 371 107 15 30 2 n/a n/a 50 575
2008 414 100 17 25 2 n/a n/a 46 604
2009 398 111 18 27 2 n/a n/a 50 606
2010 374 107 27 38 2 n/a n/a 77 625
2011 386 110 11 47 2 0 62 0 618
2012 494 140 16 103 3 0 91 0 847
2013 540 166 15 116 6 0 104 0 947
2014 552 154 10 105 6 1 106 0 934
2015 485 171 11 94 4 1 100 0 866
2016 491 167 8 88 3 2 96 0 855
2017 472 155 8 85 3 4 110 0 837
2018 489 162 8 75 2 4 93 0 833
2019 482 171 10 84 1 4 103 0 855
2020 519 168 13 116 3 4 115 0 938
2021 498 155 15 136 4 6 109 0 923
2022 503 159 12 139 4 6 119 0 942
2023 512 154 9 138 3 2 129 0 947

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 37.0 17.7 61.7
1989 715 42.0 17.0 55.1
1990 569 33.0 17.2 46.9
1991 632 36.0 17.5 48.1
1992 527 31.0 17.0 40.6
1993 556 33.0 16.8 40.3
1994 631 36.0 17.5 41.5
1995 665 37.0 18.0 42.7
1996 665 37.0 18.0 42.7
1997 666 36.0 18.5 36.6
1998 479 30.0 16.0 51.8
1999 474 32.0 14.8 64.8
2000 448 33.0 13.6 65.4
2001 482 31.0 15.5 64.7
2002 548 33.0 16.6 57.1
2003 548 33.0 16.6 57.1
2004 575 34.0 16.9 56
2005 594 41.0 14.5 54.2
2006 616 41.0 15.0 49.8
2007 575 40.0 14.4 55.8
2008 604 45.0 13.4 52.2
2009 606 43.4 14.1 58.1
2010 625 42.0 14.8 59.1
2011 618 43.0 14.3 59.1
2012 847 54.0 15.6 50.4
2013 947 61.0 15.5 53.2
2014 934 61.0 15.3 57
2015 866 59.0 14.6 61.7
2016 855 56.0 15.2 61.1
2017 837 57.0 14.6 63
2018 833 54.0 15.4 60.6
2019 855 48.0 17.8 61.9
2020 938 53.0 17.6 59.5
2021 923 50.0 18.4 60.1
2022 942 52.0 18.1 51
2023 947 57.0 16.6 58

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 37.0 17.7 61.7
1989 715 42.0 17.0 55.1
1990 569 33.0 17.2 46.9
1991 632 36.0 17.5 48.1
1992 527 31.0 17.0 40.6
1993 556 33.0 16.8 40.3
1994 631 36.0 17.5 41.5
1995 665 37.0 18.0 42.7
1996 665 37.0 18.0 42.7
1997 666 36.0 18.5 36.6
1998 479 30.0 16.0 51.8
1999 474 32.0 14.8 64.8
2000 448 33.0 13.6 65.4
2001 482 31.0 15.5 64.7
2002 548 33.0 16.6 57.1
2003 548 33.0 16.6 57.1
2004 575 34.0 16.9 56
2005 594 41.0 14.5 54.2
2006 616 41.0 15.0 49.8
2007 575 40.0 14.4 55.8
2008 604 45.0 13.4 52.2
2009 606 43.4 14.1 58.1
2010 625 42.0 14.8 59.1
2011 618 43.0 14.3 59.1
2012 847 54.0 15.6 50.4
2013 947 61.0 15.5 53.2
2014 934 61.0 15.3 57
2015 866 59.0 14.6 61.7
2016 855 56.0 15.2 61.1
2017 837 57.0 14.6 63
2018 833 54.0 15.4 60.6
2019 855 48.0 17.8 61.9
2020 938 53.0 17.6 59.5
2021 923 50.0 18.4 60.1
2022 942 52.0 18.1 51
2023 947 57.0 16.6 58

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 Riverside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $812 (10.3%) $7,062 (89.7%) $7,874
2019 $650 (8.5%) $7,032 (91.5%) $7,682
2020 $661 (9.1%) $6,616 (90.9%) $7,278
2021 $1,049 (12.8%) $7,128 (87.2%) $8,178
2022 $1,750 (20.1%) $6,971 (79.9%) $8,721
2023 $1,882 (20.4%) $7,334 (79.6%) $9,216

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside 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 574th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 910th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)6253
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)7866
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)6053
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)8054
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)6551
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)7154
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)6246
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students855947
 10.8%
African American171154
 9.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic84138
 64.3%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White482512
 6.2%
Two or More Races103129
 25.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%58%
 3.9%


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

Middle : Shoal River Middle School
High : Crestview High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 947 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 54% White, 16% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

Riverside Elementary School ranks 791st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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