Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving 548 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Greater Clark County Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Parkwood Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary in several ways. It has a higher percentage of white students (56.75%) compared to more diverse student populations at other schools. Academically, Riverside generally outperforms the district and state in subjects like math and English language arts. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years. Riverside also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students per teacher, which could impact academic outcomes. Additionally, a significant majority (62.04%) of Riverside's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges faced by the school community.

Despite these unique characteristics, Riverside Elementary faces some common challenges. Like other schools in the area, it has seen higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which can hinder student learning. Addressing the needs of Riverside's diverse student population, maintaining consistent academic performance, and supporting economically disadvantaged families will be crucial for the school's continued success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 17 Laurel Dr
       Jeffersonville, IN  47130


(812) 288-4868

District: Greater Clark County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
500th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,738 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parkview Middle School
High:    Jeffersonville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Two or more races:
17.5%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 50.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Riverside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), two or more races (17.5%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $9,738. 6 elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Greater Clark County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Clark County Schools 203rd of 381 Indiana 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 IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.32 596th 959 37.9%
2006 54.43 496th 961 48.4%
2007 57.16 479th 985 51.4%
2008 44.08 668th 996 32.9%
2009 31.18 782nd 1003 22.0%
2010 39.28 719th 1009 28.7%
2011 49.53 632nd 1025 38.3%
2012 57.69 494th 1015 51.3%
2013 56.43 536th 1035 48.2%
2014 48.02 654th 1036 36.9%
2015 48.16 621st 1040 40.3%
2016 56.59 518th 1046 50.5%
2017 51.79 573rd 1033 44.5%
2018 49.43 588th 1027 42.7%
2019 70.96 284th 1031 72.5%
2021 39.54 649th 1016 36.1%
2022 44.66 602nd 1020 41.0%
2023 62.14 389th 1016 61.7%
2024 52.57 500th 1010 50.5%
See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

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

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, June 9, 2017

Open Quote This was the second elementary school I ever went to. It was during the latter half of Kindergarten that I transferred there, as we had moved from a different town in Indiana to live in a house. I was there from Kindergarten to third grade, until I had to move again, to another state entirely. In the summer before second grade, a student died. She and her grandmother were hit head on by a drunk driver. I am almost 26 and I can still remember her name, and I remember one of the very few times we talked to each other just a year before, and I remember her face. What I also remember is Riverside's unwavering kindness. In memory of her, they adopted a dolphin, her favorite animal,and named it after her. No school had ever impacted me as much as Riverside had. In fact my grades sank from straight As and Bs very quickly after I started at a new school, and any school after that. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 22, 2015

Open Quote I am the parent of two Riverside students.

My oldest just completed 5th Grade and is moving on to middle school. While attending Riverside my oldest experienced a diverse culture of peers, dedicated teachers, extra curricular opportunities through team sports and arts programs and the support of a very involved parent group. My oldest child's educational growth and positive self image has exceeded my expectations during the 6 consecutive years at the school. I attribute the positive development as a result of the "family" culture that is cultivated in this "gem" of a school. My oldest entered Riverside as a full time Kindergartener with no reading ability and is leaving as an advanced reader, loves writing and is inspired to do so out of school, finds science and social studies both interesting and inspiring and has qualified for Pre-Algebra in Middle School. I could not be more pleased with the experience.

My youngest is a High Ability learner with natural ability to work math problems, is above average articulately and is a 2 Grade above level reader. Riverside has provided my youngest with high ability level education while enjoying the age appropriate social interaction with peers at grade level. My youngest started at Riverside as a Preschooler in their wonderful program. I attribute my youngest success to early introduction to "LEARNING IS FUN" coupled with high standards for behavior expectations, goal setting and achievement incentives that are introduced by Riverside preschool and Kindergarten teachers.

The building is a state of the art facility and thus my children's learning environment was unhindered by distractions that often result from low building standards. The principal is a dedicated "hands on leader" and personally involved in the growth, development and success of each student along with the entire Riverside staff. I have been in the building during numerous Fire Drills and Intruder Drills and the professionalism and seriousness of how they are handled by the staff has been so reassuring. I am in awe each time of the diligence and thorough efficiency of procedures that are in place and rehearsed to assure that every student, staff member and guest is confirmed "safe and accounted for" in these drills.

I am a VERY pleased and THANKFUL parent. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Open Quote My daughter started the 2011-2012 school year at Riverside in Kindergarten, she was delayed in her speech at the time of enrollment. She was only putting a couple words together, I was very worried. By the second half my daughter were putting together full sentences. Also, she didn't know how to read, only the basics for a 5/6 year old. By the end of the school year my daughter can read and pronounce any word she sees. They were teaching the kids lessons that most schools don't start teaching until 1st grade. I am happy to say, my child is talking at her age level now, can read and write well, also can add and subtract. I am completely happy with my choice. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Open Quote My child started Riverside this year, as an out of state transferee. We are so unhappy with the discipline issues we are currently looking at houses in another county. We went from straight A's to C's and D's. The curriculum is not higher, the class rooms are so unruly he can not pay attention, or get away from bullying. My child has learned an entire new vocabulary this year. But not one word of it is appropriate! Unless you are uninterested in your child's education, I would highly recommend living ANYWHERE but this school district. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, October 4, 2010

Open Quote My child began Pre-K at Riverside last year and is currently enrolled in their accelerated readers Kindergarten. The quality of education they provide is amazing. Our child finished Pre-K reading and is already reading chapter books - in Kindergarten! The teachers and staff also nurture their social skills in addition to the academics. The inclusion of special needs children in the classes teaches respect and understanding of others. My child now uses sign language to communicate with classmates who are hearing impaired.
They also make a huge effort to keep parents involved and aware of what the classes are doing via newsletters, notes, the Communicator and planner. There's never a question about what the focus is or what the child should be working on at home.
I couldn't be happier with the foundation for success they've provided my child with and strongly recommend Riverside Elementary. Close Quote



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 396 77 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1989 434 91 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1990 406 82 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 380 79 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 407 81 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 372 64 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 367 70 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 324 89 1 2 0 n/a n/a 11 427
1996 324 89 1 2 0 n/a n/a 11 427
1997 323 96 2 1 0 n/a n/a 12 434
1998 358 80 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 352 89 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 374 83 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 332 103 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 333 90 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 333 90 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 294 113 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 304 95 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 307 83 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 302 80 3 12 0 n/a n/a 44 441
2008 373 93 7 22 1 n/a n/a 58 554
2009 373 89 6 18 1 n/a n/a 67 554
2010 358 89 7 16 0 n/a n/a 66 536
2011 329 66 5 20 0 0 66 0 486
2012 354 83 7 23 0 0 50 0 517
2013 328 82 8 33 5 0 51 0 507
2014 338 76 4 40 5 0 54 0 517
2015 329 85 3 35 4 1 39 0 496
2016 311 76 2 34 3 1 52 0 479
2017 304 81 2 39 3 1 66 0 496
2018 305 57 1 44 1 0 64 0 472
2019 279 58 0 58 1 0 72 0 468
2020 301 61 0 60 0 0 71 0 493
2021 272 64 0 56 0 0 71 0 463
2022 301 73 1 61 0 0 92 0 528
2023 311 80 2 58 0 1 96 0 548

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 481 22.5 21.3 11.6
1989 532 23.9 22.2 18.2
1990 492 23.9 20.5 19.5
1991 464 22.6 20.5 16.6
1992 491 23.6 20.8 21.6
1993 443 23.3 19.0 20.8
1994 443 21.6 20.5 23.3
1995 427 23.3 18.3 29.1
1996 427 23.3 18.3 29.1
1997 434 23.1 18.8 32.9
1998 448 24.1 18.6 31
1999 449 24.1 18.6 38.5
2000 462 24.4 18.9 40.5
2001 447 23.8 18.8 44.1
2002 436 25.1 17.4 32.8
2003 436 25.1 17.4 32.8
2004 417 25.0 16.7 30
2005 412 25.1 16.4 42.2
2006 405 23.9 16.9 48.1
2007 441 n/a n/a 54.9
2008 554 30.2 18.3 54.6
2009 554 31.5 17.6 57.7
2010 536 31.8 16.8 61.3
2011 486 31.0 15.6 59.5
2012 517 22.3 23.1 60.7
2013 507 22.9 22.0 58.4
2014 517 20.9 24.6 53
2015 496 23.0 21.5 60.1
2016 479 23.0 20.8 57.4
2017 496 21.1 23.5 55
2018 472 22.0 21.4 57.4
2019 468 21.0 22.2 57.1
2020 493 21.0 23.4 59.4
2021 463 21.0 22.0 54.6
2022 528 n/a n/a 50.4
2023 548 41.0 13.3 62

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 481 22.5 21.3 11.6
1989 532 23.9 22.2 18.2
1990 492 23.9 20.5 19.5
1991 464 22.6 20.5 16.6
1992 491 23.6 20.8 21.6
1993 443 23.3 19.0 20.8
1994 443 21.6 20.5 23.3
1995 427 23.3 18.3 29.1
1996 427 23.3 18.3 29.1
1997 434 23.1 18.8 32.9
1998 448 24.1 18.6 31
1999 449 24.1 18.6 38.5
2000 462 24.4 18.9 40.5
2001 447 23.8 18.8 44.1
2002 436 25.1 17.4 32.8
2003 436 25.1 17.4 32.8
2004 417 25.0 16.7 30
2005 412 25.1 16.4 42.2
2006 405 23.9 16.9 48.1
2007 441 n/a n/a 54.9
2008 554 30.2 18.3 54.6
2009 554 31.5 17.6 57.7
2010 536 31.8 16.8 61.3
2011 486 31.0 15.6 59.5
2012 517 22.3 23.1 60.7
2013 507 22.9 22.0 58.4
2014 517 20.9 24.6 53
2015 496 23.0 21.5 60.1
2016 479 23.0 20.8 57.4
2017 496 21.1 23.5 55
2018 472 22.0 21.4 57.4
2019 468 21.0 22.2 57.1
2020 493 21.0 23.4 59.4
2021 463 21.0 22.0 54.6
2022 528 n/a n/a 50.4
2023 548 41.0 13.3 62

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $837 (9.2%) $8,272 (90.8%) $9,109
2020 $1,094 (12.1%) $7,937 (87.9%) $9,031
2021 $1,357 (14.2%) $8,192 (85.8%) $9,549
2022 $1,524 (15.7%) $8,213 (84.3%) $9,738

Data source: Indiana 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 284th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 389th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)6938.5
 30.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greater Clark County Schools)46.939.7
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)6950.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Greater Clark County Schools)53.345.9
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)52.556
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Clark County Schools)46.638.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)59.359.5
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Greater Clark County Schools)50.642
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)57.641.7
 15.9%
   4th Grade Science (Greater Clark County Schools)44.831.3
 13.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)56.544.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Clark County Schools)5137.5
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)46.836.7
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Greater Clark County Schools)4633.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Riverside Elementary School)53.238
 15.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Greater Clark County Schools)39.826.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468548
 17.1%
African American5880
 37.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic5858
Pacific Islander01
White279311
 11.5%
Two or More Races7296
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%62%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School ranks 500th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 57% White, 18% Two or more races, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

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

Middle : Parkview Middle School
High : Jeffersonville High School


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