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:
438^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,090

Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Middle School
High:	West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.4%

Hispanic:

32.8%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.13. (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 Sioux City Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

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 269^th 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
2012	35.02	495^th	626	20.9%
2013	57.84	301^st	624	51.8%
2014	72.56	132^nd	603	78.1%
2015	71.25	166^th	616	73.1%
2016	64.25	243^rd	599	59.4%
2017	40.98	408^th	574	28.9%
2018	46.10	362^nd	567	36.2%
2019	57.67	276^th	603	54.2%
2021	47.54	332^nd	567	41.4%
2022	41.24	388^th	574	32.4%
2023	41.38	387^th	565	31.5%
2024	31.13	438^th	557	21.4%

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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.

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)
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 276^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 387^th 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)	80	64.1	15.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	61.8	60	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	80	69.2	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	69.2	67.9	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	67.4	62.5	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	63.4	66.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	79.1	70.8	8.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	68.8	64.1	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	60	71.4	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux City Community School District)	62.6	63.7	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)	73.5	62.9	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sioux City Community School District)	68	61.9	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	244	18.4%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	7	6	14.3%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	67	80	19.4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	194	123	36.6%
Two or More Races	25	25
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.5%	73%	29.5%

Schools Near Riverside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2220 Nash	Sioux City	51109	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6811	244	25	9.7	73.0%	123 (50.4%)	6 (2.5%)	80 (32.8%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (10.2%)	31.1	438^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.4%		41.4	387^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.5%	51	66.7	64.7	54.8	66.7	58.8	61.3	51.6	$17,090	$1,205	$15,885
Loess Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1717 Casselman Street	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6843	589	41	14.2	59.6%	173 (29.4%)	37 (6.3%)	266 (45.2%)	12 (2.0%)	29 (4.9%)	12 (2.0%)	60 (10.2%)	34.6	417^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.1%		47	353^rd of 565 public elementary schools	37.5%	64	66.7	58.8	62.5	66.7	60.0	72.9	45.8	$13,241	$1,082	$12,159
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1623 Rebecca Street	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6845	645	48	13.4	85.3%	85 (13.2%)	79 (12.2%)	311 (48.2%)	16 (2.5%)	50 (7.8%)	50 (7.8%)	54 (8.4%)	12.2	501^st of 557 public elementary schools	10.1%		16.6	497^th of 565 public elementary schools	12.0%	4	42.1	62.9	53.6	53.7	56.2	46.4	31.0	$13,723	$1,309	$12,414
Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1114 W. 27th St	Sioux City	51103	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6833	392	27	14.3	85.7%	49 (12.5%)	52 (13.3%)	219 (55.9%)	7 (1.8%)	17 (4.3%)	25 (6.4%)	23 (5.9%)	15	490^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.0%		16.9	495^th of 565 public elementary schools	12.4%	5	40.7	67.9	38.9	55.6	62.5	53.7	31.5	$14,662	$1,309	$13,352
Perry Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	3601 Country Club Blvd	Sioux City	51104	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 279-6836	671	40	16.8	54.2%	381 (56.8%)	63 (9.4%)	148 (22.1%)	14 (2.1%)	13 (1.9%)	10 (1.5%)	42 (6.3%)	65.5	195^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.0%		69.5	174^th of 565 public elementary schools	69.2%	21	66.3	70.0	86.5	73.7	73.0	83.7	76.9	$12,156	$325	$11,830
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3040 Jones Street	Sioux City	51104	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6819	571	42	13.5	74.4%	179 (31.3%)	106 (18.6%)	196 (34.3%)	21 (3.7%)	14 (2.5%)	14 (2.5%)	41 (7.2%)	33.5	423^rd of 557 public elementary schools	24.1%		28.6	446^th of 565 public elementary schools	21.1%	23	66.2	64.2	63.6	72.0	55.6	59.1	51.5	$13,836	$1,171	$12,665
Irving Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Floyd Blvd	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6834	634	50	12.6	93.5%	21 (3.3%)	44 (6.9%)	532 (83.9%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.2%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.6%)	10	514^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.7%		6.1	537^th of 565 public elementary schools	5.0%	23	51.3	51.1	43.3	66.3	51.1	33.3	23.3	$12,850	$1,170	$11,680
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Unity Avenue	Sioux City	51105	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 279-6839	521	37	13.9	73.5%	225 (43.2%)	40 (7.7%)	185 (35.5%)	8 (1.5%)	15 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.4%)	11.8	503^rd of 557 public elementary schools	9.7%		21.7	472^nd of 565 public elementary schools	16.5%	31	48.4	68.2	45.0	45.2	56.7	41.3	27.5	$13,805	$1,113	$12,692
Leeds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3919 Jefferson St	Sioux City	51108	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 239-7034	606	43	13.9	67.5%	290 (47.9%)	55 (9.1%)	189 (31.2%)	13 (2.1%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.6%)	36.4	404^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.5%		38.2	410^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.4%	6	63.3	74.0	57.1	71.4	70.8	56.0	46.2	$13,803	$1,078	$12,724
Spalding Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Stone Avenue	Sioux City	51106	Woodbury County	Sioux City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 274-4043	652	53	12.2	68.6%	276 (42.3%)	75 (11.5%)	208 (31.9%)	4 (0.6%)	16 (2.5%)	28 (4.3%)	45 (6.9%)	36.2	409^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.6%		30.3	436^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.8%	27	52.0	81.4	59.1	70.1	81.4	47.3	46.2	$13,633	$1,329	$12,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?

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

Is Riverside Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Middle School
High : West High School

What district is Riverside Elementary School in?

Sioux City Community School District

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