Riverside Elementary School

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

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:
791^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,216

Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shoal River Middle School
High:	Crestview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 991

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

African American:

16.2%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.25. (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 Riverside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Okaloosa School District. Student population at Riverside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), African American (16.2%), Hispanic (14.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 17.3. 13 elementary schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverside Elementary School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 12^th 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
2006	75.81	381^st	1688	77.4%
2007	77.56	360^th	1786	79.8%
2008	74.06	432^nd	1789	75.9%
2009	74.95	420^th	1847	77.3%
2010	70.28	568^th	1919	70.4%
2011	73.25	516^th	1985	74.0%
2012	65.31	686^th	1984	65.4%
2013	58.97	821^st	2029	59.5%
2014	54.00	946^th	2064	54.2%
2016	63.01	758^th	2087	63.7%
2017	73.70	536^th	2112	74.6%
2018	62.33	766^th	2118	63.8%
2019	72.71	574^th	2182	73.7%
2021	61.89	811^th	2247	63.9%
2022	52.20	1013^th	2219	54.3%
2023	57.23	910^th	2240	59.4%
2024	63.25	791^st	2256	64.9%

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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 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
2024	536	161	11	140	3	2	138	0	991

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
2024	991	57.0	17.3	57

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
2024	991	57.0	17.3	57

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 574^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 910^th 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)	62	53	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	66	58	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	78	66	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	73	65	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	60	53	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	61	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	80	54	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	74	65	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	65	51	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	67	62	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	71	54	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)	71	58	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)	62	46	16%
5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)	63	57	6%
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	855	947	10.8%
African American	171	154	9.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	84	138	64.3%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	482	512	6.2%
Two or More Races	103	129	25.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	58%	3.9%

Schools Near Riverside 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
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 E Redstone Ave	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7203	991	57	17.3	57.0%	536 (54.1%)	161 (16.2%)	140 (14.1%)	11 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	138 (13.9%)	63.3	791^st of 2256 public elementary schools	64.9%		57.2	910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%	119	51.0	57.0	64.0				72.0	64.0	59.0				54.0				$9,216	$1,882	$7,334
Southside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	650 S Pearl St	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7203	267	24	11.3	62.5%	162 (60.7%)	35 (13.1%)	29 (10.9%)	7 (2.6%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (11.2%)								(n/a)
Walker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2988 Stillwell Blvd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7220	848	52	16.3	57.3%	553 (65.2%)	119 (14.0%)	81 (9.6%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	10 (1.2%)	77 (9.1%)	62.6	805^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.3%		58.9	869^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.2%	64	61.0	65.0	54.0				70.0	67.0	51.0				45.0				$10,330	$1,943	$8,388
Northwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 4th Ave	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7252	840	47	17.8	64.2%	510 (60.7%)	129 (15.4%)	79 (9.4%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	109 (13.0%)	62.9	802^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.5%		69.8	631^st of 2240 public elementary schools	71.8%	171	54.0	64.0	59.0				55.0	68.0	60.0				68.0				$9,953	$2,027	$7,926
Bob Sikes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Adams Dr	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 689-7268	813	43	18.9	53.3%	545 (67.0%)	74 (9.1%)	100 (12.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	84 (10.3%)	52.1	1043^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.8%		63.3	767^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.8%	276	50.0	66.0	52.0				45.0	77.0	45.0				50.0				$8,822	$1,971	$6,850
Antioch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 Whitehurst Ln	Crestview	32536	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 683-7540	965	55	17.5	44.2%	555 (57.5%)	110 (11.4%)	162 (16.8%)	18 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	117 (12.1%)	80.1	405^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.0%		78.1	446^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.1%	41	74.0	66.0	66.0				80.0	79.0	69.0				56.0				$9,256	$1,531	$7,725
Mossy Head School	Public	PK, KG-5	13270 Us Highway 90 W	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-1290	504	30	16.7	85.7%	349 (69.2%)	16 (3.2%)	98 (19.4%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.0%)	65.9	721^st of 2256 public elementary schools	68.0%		59.4	858^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	137	53.0	56.0	67.0				63.0	68.0	66.0				59.0				$12,637	$2,147	$10,490
Lula J. Edge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Highway 85 N	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4138	543	31	17.5	41.8%	388 (71.5%)	23 (4.2%)	49 (9.0%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (13.4%)	77	481^st of 2256 public elementary schools	78.7%		78.7	435^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.6%	46	62.0	65.0	68.0				73.0	73.0	64.0				68.0				$10,551	$2,051	$8,499
James E Plew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Ave	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4100	820	48	17.0	24.3%	625 (76.2%)	17 (2.1%)	86 (10.5%)	13 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (9.1%)	89.5	196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.3%		91.2	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	58	77.0	73.0	78.0				74.0	87.0	78.0				73.0				$8,992	$1,290	$7,702
Addie R. Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-8	281 Mississippi Ave	Valparaiso	32580	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 833-4130	677	46	14.7	43.4%	418 (61.7%)	71 (10.5%)	87 (12.9%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	82 (12.1%)	70.4	631^st of 2256 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.1	685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%	54	44.0	66.0	77.0	67.0	56.0	68.0	45.0	64.0	80.0	57.0	76.0	69.0	77.0	72.0	95.0	73.0	$12,411	$1,954	$10,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary School?

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 54% White, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Shoal River Middle School
High : Crestview High School

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 991 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Is Riverside Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is Riverside Elementary School in?

Okaloosa

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