Riverview Elementary School

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Riverview Elementary School ranks 407 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Elkhart, Indiana, part of the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school has seen a shift in its student population, with an increase in Hispanic students and a decrease in White students over the past few years.

Riverview Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Elkhart Community Schools district average in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate that is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, Riverview has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges for the school community.

Despite these challenges, Riverview Elementary's relatively high per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, such as Pinewood Elementary and Osolo Elementary, suggests that the school may have access to more resources and funding to support student learning and achievement. The school's strong academic performance could serve as a model for other schools in the Elkhart Community Schools district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516

(574) 295-4850

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,805

Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pierre Moran Middle School
High:	Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.0%

Hispanic:

33.3%

African American:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.56. (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 Student population at Riverview Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36%), Hispanic (33.3%), African American (18.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 16.5, which is the 5^th best among 13 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Riverview Elementary School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary School is $10,805. 7 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303^rd of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2004	36.02	259^th	326	20.6%
2005	25.27	805^th	959	16.1%
2006	16.25	873^rd	961	9.2%
2007	14.36	898^th	985	8.8%
2008	14.72	913^th	996	8.3%
2009	32.01	771^st	1003	23.1%
2010	9.94	952^nd	1009	5.6%
2011	19.53	899^th	1025	12.3%
2012	24.81	855^th	1015	15.8%
2013	40.51	735^th	1035	29.0%
2014	56.56	522^nd	1036	49.6%
2015	46.77	637^th	1040	38.8%
2016	44.27	692^nd	1046	33.8%
2017	38.38	722^nd	1033	30.1%
2018	40.31	698^th	1027	32.0%
2019	44.22	635^th	1031	38.4%
2021	37.41	680^th	1016	33.1%
2022	54.55	488^th	1020	52.2%
2023	48.44	554^th	1016	45.5%
2024	60.56	407^th	1010	59.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana 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
1988	255	24	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1989	301	34	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
1990	292	26	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
1991	298	25	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1992	298	29	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1993	287	24	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1994	290	24	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1995	299	17	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1996	299	17	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1997	275	17	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	3	315
1998	290	20	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1999	287	19	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2000	307	17	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2001	284	14	10	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
2002	263	18	14	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2003	263	18	14	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2004	260	21	5	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	331
2005	253	24	5	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	250	29	4	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
2007	210	33	4	81	1	n/a	n/a	27	356
2008	184	23	4	92	3	n/a	n/a	33	339
2009	208	31	7	90	2	n/a	n/a	38	376
2010	191	30	5	80	2	n/a	n/a	37	345
2011	180	31	3	84	1	0	37	0	336
2012	163	23	3	88	1	0	36	0	314
2013	177	26	2	91	1	0	41	0	338
2014	201	26	3	116	1	0	40	0	387
2015	200	30	3	115	0	0	40	0	388
2016	187	36	3	115	0	0	46	0	387
2017	196	35	3	127	0	0	40	0	401
2018	220	54	4	144	0	0	50	0	472
2019	203	38	3	151	0	0	52	0	447
2020	182	44	6	154	0	0	45	0	431
2021	173	44	6	149	0	0	42	0	414
2022	172	45	10	155	0	0	40	0	422
2023	144	86	11	173	0	1	43	0	458
2024	157	82	7	145	1	1	43	0	436

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
1988	287	17.4	16.4	13.2
1989	344	16.7	20.5	11.6
1990	327	16.7	19.5	11.9
1991	334	16.7	20.0	10.2
1992	338	16.8	20.1	16
1993	321	16.1	19.9	17.1
1994	323	16.3	19.8	18.9
1995	329	16.5	19.9	12.5
1996	329	16.5	19.9	12.5
1997	315	16.9	18.6	15.4
1998	331	17.4	19.0	16
1999	334	17.1	19.5	12.6
2000	353	18.3	19.3	35.4
2001	336	19.6	17.1	27.4
2002	321	19.0	16.9	28
2003	321	19.0	16.9	28
2004	331	18.7	17.7	35
2005	336	22.2	15.1	43.2
2006	354	22.3	15.9	46.6
2007	356	n/a	n/a	61.7
2008	339	23.4	14.5	69.6
2009	376	23.7	15.9	71.9
2010	345	23.4	14.6	75.6
2011	336	21.3	15.7	66.1
2012	314	19.7	15.8	65.6
2013	338	19.7	17.0	66.9
2014	387	24.0	16.1	70.3
2015	388	24.0	16.1	66
2016	387	25.0	15.4	69.3
2017	401	25.5	15.7	61.1
2018	472	25.0	18.8	69.1
2019	447	24.0	18.6	66
2020	431	25.0	17.2	72.9
2021	414	36.1	11.4	62.6
2022	422	27.0	15.6	59.5
2023	458	23.0	19.9	77.9
2024	436	26.3	16.5	64.4

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
1988	287	17.4	16.4	13.2
1989	344	16.7	20.5	11.6
1990	327	16.7	19.5	11.9
1991	334	16.7	20.0	10.2
1992	338	16.8	20.1	16
1993	321	16.1	19.9	17.1
1994	323	16.3	19.8	18.9
1995	329	16.5	19.9	12.5
1996	329	16.5	19.9	12.5
1997	315	16.9	18.6	15.4
1998	331	17.4	19.0	16
1999	334	17.1	19.5	12.6
2000	353	18.3	19.3	35.4
2001	336	19.6	17.1	27.4
2002	321	19.0	16.9	28
2003	321	19.0	16.9	28
2004	331	18.7	17.7	35
2005	336	22.2	15.1	43.2
2006	354	22.3	15.9	46.6
2007	356	n/a	n/a	61.7
2008	339	23.4	14.5	69.6
2009	376	23.7	15.9	71.9
2010	345	23.4	14.6	75.6
2011	336	21.3	15.7	66.1
2012	314	19.7	15.8	65.6
2013	338	19.7	17.0	66.9
2014	387	24.0	16.1	70.3
2015	388	24.0	16.1	66
2016	387	25.0	15.4	69.3
2017	401	25.5	15.7	61.1
2018	472	25.0	18.8	69.1
2019	447	24.0	18.6	66
2020	431	25.0	17.2	72.9
2021	414	36.1	11.4	62.6
2022	422	27.0	15.6	59.5
2023	458	23.0	19.9	77.9
2024	436	26.3	16.5	64.4

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 Riverview Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$666 (7.2%)	$8,633 (92.8%)	$9,299
2020	$854 (8.5%)	$9,167 (91.5%)	$10,021
2021	$1,000 (10.0%)	$9,011 (90.0%)	$10,010
2022	$2,204 (20.4%)	$8,601 (79.6%)	$10,805

Data source: Indiana 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 635^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 554^th of 1016 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)	28.6	30.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)	30.9	18.5	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)	37.5	46.2	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)	42.4	26.7	15.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)	35.6	42.6	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)	27.1	21	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)	34.9	25.9	9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary School)	35.6	27.8	7.8%
4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)	23.6	14.8	8.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)	29.6	34.6	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)	30.9	20.5	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)	55.6	49.1	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)	34.6	24.4	10.2%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Riverview Elementary School)	31.5	32.7	1.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)	26.1	14.3	11.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)	55.6	39.3	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)	32	25.2	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)	55.6	42.9	12.7%
6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)	33.8	20.8	13%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary School)	47.2	23.2	24%
6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)	27	17.7	9.3%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	458	2.5%
African American	38	86	126.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	151	173	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	203	144	29.1%
Two or More Races	52	43	17.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	77.9%	12%

Schools Near Riverview Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2509 Wood St	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 295-4850	436	26	16.5	64.4%	157 (36.0%)	82 (18.8%)	145 (33.3%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.9%)	60.6	407^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.7%		48.4	554^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.5%	147	35.9	35.9	45.3	52.2	41.7	60.4	35.9	52.8	60.9	51.4	32.1	$10,805	$2,204	$8,601
Pinewood Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-6	3420 E Bristol St	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(574) 262-5595	544	29	18.7	68.4%	224 (41.2%)	61 (11.2%)	202 (37.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.6%)	33.4	692^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	31.5%		29.8	729^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.2%	37	20.3	22.4	34.7	27.3	26.2	33.3	43.4	41.7	22.4	35.2	23.6	$10,013	$1,569	$8,443
Mary Beck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	818 McDonald St	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 295-4830	355	23	15.4	63.9%	42 (11.8%)	85 (23.9%)	203 (57.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	7.4	964^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.6%		4.6	1004^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.2%	40	20.8	3.9	8.5	9.6	10.8	24.5	3.9	4.3	1.9	8.9	2.1	$13,908	$2,743	$11,165
Beardsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1027 McPherson St	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 262-5575	393	24	16.7	73.5%	72 (18.3%)	100 (25.4%)	174 (44.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.2%)	7.2	967^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.3%		6.8	972^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	4.3%	5	10.0	8.2	12.0	5.7	9.0	21.7	2.0	10.0	3.8	9.9	12.0	$11,391	$2,468	$8,923
Roosevelt STEAM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	201 W Wolf Ave	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 295-4840	529	31	17.3	62.9%	70 (13.2%)	97 (18.3%)	321 (60.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.6%)	20.4	807^th of 1010 public elementary schools	20.1%		24.9	774^th of 1016 public elementary schools	23.8%	33	16.0	27.3	19.5	26.7	22.3	22.7	22.1	18.4	28.8	22.8	16.1	$11,710	$2,766	$8,944
Concord East Side Elementary School	Public	K-4	57156 Cr 13 S	Elkhart	46516	Elkhart County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 875-8517	546	31	17.6	56.0%	245 (44.9%)	33 (6.0%)	245 (44.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	62.3	388^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.6%		50.4	538^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.0%	150	43.8	40.3			42.0	61.6	49.6			55.4		$9,917	$1,513	$8,404
Monger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 E Hively Ave	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 295-4860	398	22	18.5	71.1%	55 (13.8%)	71 (17.8%)	244 (61.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	52.2	504^th of 1010 public elementary schools	50.1%		41.5	623^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	38.7%	119	33.3	26.2	42.4	49.0	37.1	42.4	55.7	45.8	49.0	48.1	18.6	$11,998	$1,916	$10,082
Osolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	24975 Cr 6 E	Elkhart	46514	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 262-5590	515	27	18.8	77.5%	237 (46.0%)	11 (2.1%)	228 (44.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	35 (6.8%)	19.4	821^st of 1010 public elementary schools	18.7%		26.2	767^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.5%	54	10.5	23.5	26.6	27.3	22.1	27.3	13.2	26.6	21.5	22.3	7.6	$10,281	$1,609	$8,672
Hawthorne Early Learning Center	Public	PK	501 Lusher Avenue	Elkhart	46517	Elkhart County	Elkhart Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 262-5833	133	13	10.6	49.6%	26 (19.5%)	11 (8.3%)	82 (61.7%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Premier Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2721 Prairie St.	Elkhart	46517	St. Joseph County	Premier Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(574) 361-1258	191	17	11.2		103 (53.9%)	21 (11.0%)	41 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (13.6%)	21.2	800^th of 1010 public elementary schools	20.8%					(n/a)	33.3	18.2	24.0	29.2	26.7	20.0	18.2	16.0	12.5	16.8	20.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary School

Is Riverview Elementary School a good school?

Riverview Elementary School ranks 407^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Riverview Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pierre Moran Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

What is the racial makeup of Riverview Elementary School?

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Riverview Elementary School.

What district is Riverview Elementary School in?

Elkhart Community Schools

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