Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sioux City, Iowa, serving 244 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Sioux City Community School District, which is ranked 269 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 50.41% White, 32.79% Hispanic, and 10.25% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than the state and district averages, except for 3rd-grade subjects where the school outperformed. Interestingly, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was higher than the district average. Riverside Elementary also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.27% to 72.95% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sioux City Community School District, Riverside Elementary generally performs below average in terms of academic proficiency rates, with some exceptions in specific grade levels and subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 132 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 438 out of 557 in 2023-2024. These challenges may be related to the school's diverse student population and high poverty rates, which can impact educational outcomes. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational experience for the students at Riverside Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2220 Nash
       Sioux City, IA  51109


(712) 279-6811

District: Sioux City Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
438th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,090 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School
High:    West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.13. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sioux City Community School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $17,090, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sioux City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux City Community School District 269th of 309 Iowa 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 IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.02 495th 626 20.9%
2013 57.84 301st 624 51.8%
2014 72.56 132nd 603 78.1%
2015 71.25 166th 616 73.1%
2016 64.25 243rd 599 59.4%
2017 40.98 408th 574 28.9%
2018 46.10 362nd 567 36.2%
2019 57.67 276th 603 54.2%
2021 47.54 332nd 567 41.4%
2022 41.24 388th 574 32.4%
2023 41.38 387th 565 31.5%
2024 31.13 438th 557 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa 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 263 3 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 260 4 1 2 13 n/a n/a 0 280
1990 263 5 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 249 5 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 231 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 262 10 2 8 10 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 254 11 1 4 12 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 211 4 17 120 9 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 211 4 17 120 9 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 208 2 32 162 14 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 217 3 28 178 13 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 212 3 41 216 16 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 209 1 40 201 14 n/a n/a -8 457
2001 224 12 41 228 13 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 211 7 29 211 10 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 211 7 29 211 10 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 227 8 31 222 11 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 193 12 31 213 6 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 209 23 27 234 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 221 20 14 126 8 n/a n/a 0 389
2008 254 27 12 118 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 259 26 13 100 6 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 274 15 9 143 7 6 21 0 475
2011 286 13 5 71 8 5 2 0 390
2012 254 10 2 58 6 3 4 0 337
2013 258 10 2 66 5 2 12 0 355
2014 256 10 2 64 5 3 12 0 352
2015 218 10 1 58 7 0 10 0 304
2016 228 4 1 64 4 3 15 0 319
2017 220 8 2 57 5 2 19 0 313
2018 201 13 1 70 8 1 26 0 320
2019 194 5 1 67 7 0 25 0 299
2020 192 7 1 64 6 3 26 0 299
2021 158 9 2 64 8 0 20 0 261
2022 153 6 2 78 6 2 21 0 268
2023 123 6 2 80 6 2 25 0 244

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 280 13.0 21.5 33.2
1989 280 14.0 20.0 16.4
1990 277 14.0 19.7 30.7
1991 264 13.0 20.3 27.3
1992 244 13.0 18.7 38.5
1993 292 14.0 20.9 36
1994 282 15.6 18.1 33.7
1995 361 20.0 18.1 31
1996 361 20.0 18.1 31
1997 418 24.0 17.4 37.6
1998 439 26.5 16.6 54.4
1999 488 35.8 13.6 79.1
2000 457 28.5 16.0 81.5
2001 518 28.0 18.5 62.7
2002 468 35.0 13.4 56
2003 468 35.0 13.4 56
2004 499 37.4 13.3 64.5
2005 455 38.6 11.8 67.5
2006 498 37.6 13.2 68.5
2007 389 30.9 12.6 64.5
2008 414 31.6 13.1 61.4
2009 404 29.9 13.5 64.9
2010 475 31.6 15.0 64.6
2011 390 30.0 13.0 62.8
2012 337 27.3 12.3 62.6
2013 355 25.1 14.1 65.6
2014 352 24.1 14.5 71.6
2015 304 25.0 12.1 74.7
2016 319 28.0 11.3 65.2
2017 313 26.3 11.8 69
2018 320 28.9 11.0 n/a
2019 299 25.9 11.5 43.5
2020 299 24.0 12.4 3
2021 261 22.4 11.6 72.4
2022 268 21.8 12.2 71.3
2023 244 25.1 9.7 73

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 280 13.0 21.5 33.2
1989 280 14.0 20.0 16.4
1990 277 14.0 19.7 30.7
1991 264 13.0 20.3 27.3
1992 244 13.0 18.7 38.5
1993 292 14.0 20.9 36
1994 282 15.6 18.1 33.7
1995 361 20.0 18.1 31
1996 361 20.0 18.1 31
1997 418 24.0 17.4 37.6
1998 439 26.5 16.6 54.4
1999 488 35.8 13.6 79.1
2000 457 28.5 16.0 81.5
2001 518 28.0 18.5 62.7
2002 468 35.0 13.4 56
2003 468 35.0 13.4 56
2004 499 37.4 13.3 64.5
2005 455 38.6 11.8 67.5
2006 498 37.6 13.2 68.5
2007 389 30.9 12.6 64.5
2008 414 31.6 13.1 61.4
2009 404 29.9 13.5 64.9
2010 475 31.6 15.0 64.6
2011 390 30.0 13.0 62.8
2012 337 27.3 12.3 62.6
2013 355 25.1 14.1 65.6
2014 352 24.1 14.5 71.6
2015 304 25.0 12.1 74.7
2016 319 28.0 11.3 65.2
2017 313 26.3 11.8 69
2018 320 28.9 11.0 n/a
2019 299 25.9 11.5 43.5
2020 299 24.0 12.4 3
2021 261 22.4 11.6 72.4
2022 268 21.8 12.2 71.3
2023 244 25.1 9.7 73

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)
2019 $1,205 (7.1%) $15,885 (92.9%) $17,090

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 565 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)8064.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)61.860
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)8069.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)69.267.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)67.462.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)63.466.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)79.170.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)68.864.1
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)6071.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)62.663.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)73.562.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)6861.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299244
 18.4%
African American56
 20%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic6780
 19.4%
Pacific Islander02
White194123
 36.6%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%73%
 29.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

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

Middle : West Middle School
High : West High School

Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 50% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.


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

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