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Riverview Elementary School

Summary:

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Big Rapids, Michigan, serving 421 students in grades K-4 and part of the Big Rapids Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly for diverse student populations.

Riverview Elementary School is a standout institution, ranking among the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, 78.2% of 3rd-grade students and 75.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district average of 52.5% and 52.2%, and the state average of 39.6% and 43.3%. The school also performs exceptionally well for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 1st out of 1,099 Michigan elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, Riverview Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Brookside Elementary School, another school in the Big Rapids Public Schools district, has significantly lower academic performance, with only 26.6% of 3rd-grade students and 31.3% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to Riverview's impressive results. Riverview's strong focus on academic excellence, effective teaching practices, and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds contribute to its outstanding performance and recognition as one of the top elementary schools in Michigan.


Detail:

Public K-4

 509 Willow Ave
       Big Rapids, MI  49307-2054

(231) 796-2550

District: Big Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,899 Help


Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Big Rapids Middle School
High:    Big Rapids High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.4. (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 Riverview Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Big Rapids Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (4.8%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 19.1. 1 elementary schools in the Big Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary School is $12,899. 1 elementary schools in the Big Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Elementary School 44th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Riverview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Big Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Rapids Public Schools 197th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.27 664th 1545 57.0%
2007 57.02 821st 1565 47.5%
2008 57.86 824th 1577 47.7%
2009 64.72 667th 1589 58.0%
2010 59.22 871st 1552 43.9%
2011 65.23 617th 1552 60.2%
2012 72.36 403rd 1566 74.3%
2013 59.02 661st 1563 57.7%
2014 74.54 349th 1533 77.2%
2015 44.42 928th 1580 41.3%
2016 62.18 560th 1548 63.8%
2017 69.66 363rd 1466 75.2%
2018 79.85 279th 1448 80.7%
2019 90.62 89th 1408 93.7%
2021 91.61 59th 1153 94.9%
2022 96.85 16th 1344 98.8%
2023 97.04 21st 1470 98.6%
2024 95.40 44th 1486 97.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.20 132nd 1397 90.6%
2019 89.28 44th 1134 96.1%
2021 93.82 13th 749 98.3%
2022 99.56 1st 1099 99.9%
2023 99.40 4th 1350 99.7%
2024 96.26 19th 1381 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.38 301st 1443 79.1%
2019 92.74 39th 1171 96.7%
2021 91.95 29th 902 96.8%
2022 92.61 38th 1106 96.6%
2023 96.83 14th 1321 98.9%
2024 94.20 40th 1342 97.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 253rd 1446 82.5%
2019 82.88 142nd 1196 88.1%
2021 88.23 64th 915 93.0%
2022 95.05 25th 1139 97.8%
2023 96.42 19th 1334 98.6%
2024 93.59 47th 1347 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 377th 1253 69.9%
2019 84.71 120th 1128 89.4%
2021 90.70 45th 1005 95.5%
2022 94.25 31st 1102 97.2%
2023 95.90 20th 1198 98.3%
2024 93.99 40th 1204 96.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan 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 159 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 171 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 162 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1991 216 14 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 222 4 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 231 8 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1994 226 8 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 338 18 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 338 18 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 232 24 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 217 31 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 263
1999 193 25 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2000 199 15 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 226
2001 211 12 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 212 29 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2003 212 29 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2004 216 26 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 215 29 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 185 32 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 182 32 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 169 23 9 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 209
2009 157 29 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 156 30 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2011 149 7 6 9 2 0 11 0 184
2013 264 21 6 2 0 0 13 0 306
2014 296 15 7 3 0 0 18 0 339
2015 294 21 2 4 0 2 12 0 335
2016 284 17 2 4 1 2 20 0 330
2017 296 17 1 5 0 1 21 0 341
2018 294 24 2 6 0 1 29 0 356
2019 323 22 2 4 0 1 25 0 377
2020 340 10 4 4 1 0 28 0 387
2021 323 6 5 4 1 0 24 0 363
2022 369 6 3 5 0 0 22 0 405
2023 383 8 5 5 0 0 20 0 421

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 163 n/a n/a n/a
1989 182 n/a n/a 0
1990 174 14.0 12.4 n/a
1991 240 n/a n/a n/a
1992 240 n/a n/a 24.6
1993 258 n/a 0.0 28.7
1994 247 13.0 19.0 23.9
1995 365 12.5 29.2 17.8
1996 365 12.5 29.2 17.8
1997 260 12.0 21.7 20.8
1998 263 12.0 21.9 28.1
1999 229 13.0 17.6 27.9
2000 226 12.7 17.8 31.4
2001 236 11.7 20.2 39
2002 253 12.6 20.1 49.4
2003 253 12.6 20.1 49.4
2004 249 13.1 19.0 48.2
2005 249 13.4 18.6 48.2
2006 231 12.1 19.1 51.1
2007 223 13.4 16.6 49.3
2008 209 13.4 15.6 52.6
2009 197 11.4 17.3 53.3
2010 194 11.6 16.7 67
2011 184 11.9 15.3 57.1
2013 306 15.3 19.8 64.4
2014 339 17.3 19.5 63.4
2015 335 17.0 19.7 57
2016 330 15.0 22.0 53
2017 341 17.8 19.0 51
2018 356 17.3 20.4 54.2
2019 377 18.2 20.6 54.9
2020 387 18.3 21.0 54.3
2021 363 19.5 18.6 54
2022 405 21.0 19.2 56
2023 421 22.0 19.1 54.9

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 163 n/a n/a n/a
1989 182 n/a n/a 0
1990 174 14.0 12.4 n/a
1991 240 n/a n/a n/a
1992 240 n/a n/a 24.6
1993 258 n/a 0.0 28.7
1994 247 13.0 19.0 23.9
1995 365 12.5 29.2 17.8
1996 365 12.5 29.2 17.8
1997 260 12.0 21.7 20.8
1998 263 12.0 21.9 28.1
1999 229 13.0 17.6 27.9
2000 226 12.7 17.8 31.4
2001 236 11.7 20.2 39
2002 253 12.6 20.1 49.4
2003 253 12.6 20.1 49.4
2004 249 13.1 19.0 48.2
2005 249 13.4 18.6 48.2
2006 231 12.1 19.1 51.1
2007 223 13.4 16.6 49.3
2008 209 13.4 15.6 52.6
2009 197 11.4 17.3 53.3
2010 194 11.6 16.7 67
2011 184 11.9 15.3 57.1
2013 306 15.3 19.8 64.4
2014 339 17.3 19.5 63.4
2015 335 17.0 19.7 57
2016 330 15.0 22.0 53
2017 341 17.8 19.0 51
2018 356 17.3 20.4 54.2
2019 377 18.2 20.6 54.9
2020 387 18.3 21.0 54.3
2021 363 19.5 18.6 54
2022 405 21.0 19.2 56
2023 421 22.0 19.1 54.9

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)
2019 $1,235 (12.5%) $8,644 (87.5%) $9,879
2020 $1,229 (12.2%) $8,874 (87.8%) $10,104
2021 $2,231 (19.2%) $9,401 (80.8%) $11,631
2022 $2,087 (18.1%) $9,470 (81.9%) $11,557
2023 $1,766 (13.7%) $11,132 (86.3%) $12,899

Data source: Michigan 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 89th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 21st of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)70.289.7
 19.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Rapids Public Schools)53.559.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)71.982.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Big Rapids Public Schools)50.761.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary School)74.580.5
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Rapids Public Schools)62.758.6
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary School)66.772.7
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Big Rapids Public Schools)58.758.6
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377421
 11.7%
African American228
 63.6%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White323383
 18.6%
Two or More Races2520
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%54.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary School

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

Middle : Big Rapids Middle School
High : Big Rapids High School

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Riverview Elementary School.

Yes! Riverview Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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