Riverview Elementary School

Summary:

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dawsonville, Georgia, serving 438 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Dawson County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 203 districts in Georgia, Riverview consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments.

Riverview Elementary's strong performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with its highest ranking being 153 out of 1,234 Georgia elementary schools in 2018-2019. Riverview's students score significantly higher than their peers in the Dawson County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with 49.2% proficient or better in 3rd-grade English Language Arts compared to 41% for the county and 38.4% for the state. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Riverview Elementary outperforms other Dawson County schools, the nearby Chestatee Elementary and Sawnee Elementary in the Forsyth County district also demonstrate strong academic performance, highlighting the high-quality education provided across the region. Riverview's impressive achievements are even more noteworthy given its relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating that the school is effectively serving a population with higher socioeconomic needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 370 Dawson Forest Rd E
       Dawsonville, GA  30534


(706) 265-3246

District: Dawson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dawson County Middle School
High:    Dawson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
11.6%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview Elementary School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.63. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dawson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County 50th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 48.95 757th 1225 38.2%
2014 76.13 271st 1231 78.0%
2015 69.72 315th 1240 74.6%
2016 76.46 251st 1233 79.6%
2017 76.32 250th 1205 79.3%
2018 74.81 278th 1209 77.0%
2019 86.15 153rd 1234 87.6%
2021 77.24 258th 1214 78.7%
2022 73.60 300th 1244 75.9%
2023 77.17 263rd 1242 78.8%
2024 63.63 419th 1248 66.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Riverview Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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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
2011 305 0 0 9 0 0 2 0 316
2012 281 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 293
2013 319 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 336
2014 334 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 346
2015 351 1 2 10 0 0 0 0 364
2016 347 1 0 13 0 0 5 0 366
2017 336 2 0 17 0 0 5 0 360
2018 342 3 0 20 0 0 10 0 375
2019 365 3 0 19 0 0 11 0 398
2020 355 5 1 32 1 0 11 0 405
2021 338 6 1 36 0 0 13 0 394
2022 333 10 2 44 0 2 12 0 403
2023 356 13 8 51 0 1 9 0 438

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
2011 316 24.0 13.1 54.4
2012 293 20.2 14.5 55.6
2013 336 26.6 12.6 62.5
2014 346 27.6 12.5 56.6
2015 364 29.0 12.5 45.9
2016 366 28.0 13.0 46.4
2017 360 28.5 12.6 49.4
2018 375 30.6 12.2 48.3
2019 398 32.6 12.2 48.2
2020 405 31.3 12.9 49.6
2021 394 29.9 13.1 46.4
2022 403 31.1 12.9 n/a
2023 438 32.4 13.5 56.2

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
2011 316 24.0 13.1 54.4
2012 293 20.2 14.5 55.6
2013 336 26.6 12.6 62.5
2014 346 27.6 12.5 56.6
2015 364 29.0 12.5 45.9
2016 366 28.0 13.0 46.4
2017 360 28.5 12.6 49.4
2018 375 30.6 12.2 48.3
2019 398 32.6 12.2 48.2
2020 405 31.3 12.9 49.6
2021 394 29.9 13.1 46.4
2022 403 31.1 12.9 n/a
2023 438 32.4 13.5 56.2

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $837 (6.0%) $13,061 (94.0%) $13,898
2018 $920 (6.1%) $14,042 (93.9%) $14,961
2019 $986 (6.5%) $14,296 (93.5%) $15,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview 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 153rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)62.533.3
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)51.136.4
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary School)68.863.2
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)60.951.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)5056.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)44.442.9
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary School)72.963.9
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)61.758.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)7550.9
 24.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)55.548.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary School)79.252.8
 26.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)60.941
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary School)77.152.8
 24.3%
   5th Grade Science (Dawson County)57.142.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398438
 10.1%
African American313
 333.3%
American Indian00
Asian08
Hispanic1951
 168.4%
Pacific Islander01
White365356
 2.5%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%56.2%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary School

Riverview Elementary School ranks 419th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Dawson County Middle School
High : Dawson County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Riverview Elementary 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 Georgia Department of Education.

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