Riverview Elementary

Summary:

Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmington, Minnesota, serving 645 students in grades PK-5. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages.

Riverview Elementary's proficiency rates in Math (46.23%) and Reading (47.02%) for the 2023-2024 school year were below the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school performs relatively well for Hispanic students, ranking 56th out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools in this category, but ranks much lower for white students (630th out of 730) and overall (537th out of 881). Interestingly, Riverview Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.14%), suggesting it serves a more affluent population, though this does not appear to be translating into higher academic achievement.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Farmington area, Riverview Elementary generally underperforms. Schools like Kennedy Elementary, East Lake Elementary School, and Meadowview Elementary in the neighboring Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district have significantly higher academic achievement and statewide rankings. Riverview Elementary's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 227th out of 840 Minnesota elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 537th out of 881 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend in the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4100 208th St West
       Farmington, MN  55024-8888


(651) 460-1600

District: Farmington Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
537th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,858 Help


Students who attend Riverview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert Boeckman Middle School
High:    Farmington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  645

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Riverview Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Farmington Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Farmington Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 14.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary is $10,858. 2 elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Elementary 537th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Riverview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Farmington Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmington Public School District 267th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 55.66 446th 814 45.2%
2012 50.56 520th 820 36.6%
2013 68.99 251st 824 69.5%
2014 66.52 299th 826 63.8%
2015 72.30 227th 840 73.0%
2016 57.02 436th 848 48.6%
2017 66.23 318th 853 62.7%
2018 57.65 413th 847 51.2%
2019 47.54 537th 870 38.3%
2021 42.48 580th 869 33.3%
2022 50.31 497th 858 42.1%
2023 34.24 606th 845 28.3%
2024 46.18 537th 881 39.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.65 131st 463 71.7%
2019 55.60 227th 515 55.9%
2021 49.61 202nd 417 51.6%
2022 73.10 97th 500 80.6%
2023 50.22 245th 524 53.2%
2024 49.97 269th 572 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.16 489th 728 32.8%
2019 56.73 322nd 740 56.5%
2021 34.39 491st 683 28.1%
2022 56.88 281st 663 57.6%
2023 38.75 508th 774 34.4%
2024 56.40 338th 793 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.02 382nd 774 50.6%
2019 48.81 490th 787 37.7%
2021 39.98 539th 783 31.2%
2022 51.89 434th 799 45.7%
2023 33.11 574th 787 27.1%
2024 40.91 530th 809 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 417th 779 46.5%
2019 44.14 523rd 798 34.5%
2021 41.29 538th 784 31.4%
2022 46.17 506th 808 37.4%
2023 33.60 580th 799 27.4%
2024 48.32 478th 826 42.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.08 56th 249 77.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.35 561st 712 21.2%
2019 21.56 651st 722 9.8%
2021 19.50 649th 710 8.6%
2022 26.32 607th 725 16.3%
2023 14.38 666th 712 6.5%
2024 22.81 630th 730 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 12, 2015

Open Quote Everything about this school is out of control. Teachers are allowed to yell, argue, point fingers, and scare these children. The office staff is disgustingly rude! Recess is a joke, the supervision of these children is minimal at best. Going to them with a concern will start with understanding and leave you feeling blown off. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 27, 2013

Open Quote The administration is poorly run has very poor communication with parents and makes frequent mistakes involving enrollment and scheduling. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Open Quote The current rating for Riverview is misleading. The staff are amazing! My son is challenged with a rigorous curriculum. The school promotes a positive culture and all events are well attended. I believe Riverview is a wonderful place for children to grow, learn and be successful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 603 20 17 17 2 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 626 20 18 20 3 1 5 0 693
2012 679 22 19 32 3 1 14 0 770
2013 681 10 23 37 4 1 25 0 781
2014 682 7 19 40 3 0 25 0 776
2015 686 12 23 42 6 0 42 0 811
2016 694 11 24 39 5 0 34 0 807
2017 724 14 22 35 4 0 37 0 836
2018 691 14 24 30 5 0 38 0 802
2019 685 11 22 32 3 0 36 0 789
2020 669 17 17 43 3 0 38 0 787
2021 634 19 15 44 6 1 36 0 755
2022 577 20 11 46 7 1 34 0 696
2023 524 26 9 45 4 1 36 0 645

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 659 31.4 20.9 11.5
2011 693 36.4 19.0 11.8
2012 770 41.8 18.3 10.6
2013 781 42.3 18.4 11.4
2014 776 44.2 17.5 11.7
2015 811 44.0 18.4 12.9
2016 807 46.0 17.5 9.8
2017 836 49.5 16.8 9.3
2018 802 50.7 15.8 10
2019 789 49.7 15.8 8.9
2020 787 53.1 14.8 10.3
2021 755 56.6 13.3 11
2022 696 54.8 12.6 9.9
2023 645 44.4 14.5 18.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 659 31.4 20.9 11.5
2011 693 36.4 19.0 11.8
2012 770 41.8 18.3 10.6
2013 781 42.3 18.4 11.4
2014 776 44.2 17.5 11.7
2015 811 44.0 18.4 12.9
2016 807 46.0 17.5 9.8
2017 836 49.5 16.8 9.3
2018 802 50.7 15.8 10
2019 789 49.7 15.8 8.9
2020 787 53.1 14.8 10.3
2021 755 56.6 13.3 11
2022 696 54.8 12.6 9.9
2023 645 44.4 14.5 18.1

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,858

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 606th of 845 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Riverview Elementary)52.845.5
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)66.755.8
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)48.836.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)56.348.6
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary)6447.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)66.253
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)66.740
 26.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)63.944
 19.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Riverview Elementary)43.233.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Farmington Public School District)54.635.2
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)60.449.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Farmington Public School District)7156.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary)48.326.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (Farmington Public School District)59.138.5
 20.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students789645
 18.3%
African American1126
 136.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian229
 59.1%
Hispanic3245
 40.6%
Pacific Islander01
White685524
 23.5%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.9%18.1%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary

Riverview Elementary ranks 537th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Riverview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert Boeckman Middle School
High : Farmington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended Riverview Elementary.

Students at Riverview Elementary are 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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

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