Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Avon, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 411. The school is part of the Western Line School District, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (62.04%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority African American student population. However, the school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science, are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.4% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 51.8% statewide. Additionally, Riverside Elementary has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.8 over the past few years, the school's academic performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking dropping from 143 out of 397 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 308 out of 390 in 2023-2024.

Compared to the nearby O'Bannon Elementary School, also in the Western Line School District, Riverside Elementary's performance is generally lower, with O'Bannon having higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Riverside Elementary suggests that the school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. While the low student-teacher ratio could be an advantage, it does not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement, indicating that a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and resource allocation, may be needed to support student success at Riverside Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 939 Riverside Road
       Avon, MS  38723


(662) 335-4528

District: Western Line School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,555 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
African American:
30.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), African American (30.9%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $8,555.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Western Line School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Line School District 105th of 130 Mississippi 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 MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.99 187th 394 52.5%
2009 50.17 204th 392 48.0%
2010 51.47 207th 403 48.6%
2011 37.28 289th 418 30.9%
2012 62.25 158th 414 61.8%
2013 64.33 142nd 408 65.2%
2014 65.25 135th 394 65.7%
2015 36.15 252nd 402 37.3%
2016 48.16 200th 394 49.2%
2017 53.94 176th 406 56.7%
2018 54.02 188th 404 53.5%
2019 62.26 143rd 397 64.0%
2021 39.50 225th 381 40.9%
2022 25.30 284th 382 25.7%
2023 30.71 277th 377 26.5%
2024 24.53 308th 390 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Riverside Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 2, 2016

Open Quote While Riverside has had it's issue in the past years it seems the new Elementary Principal is really working to turn things around. She's addressing the problems areas on a daily basis. I think if she continues to work on the elementary school our scores will improve greatly. There are a few teacher that could use (for lack of a better word) an attitude adjustment with the children. Those teachers needs to remember they are there not just to teach but to mentor, encourage, and guide these children. They also need to remember that kindness from them may be the closest thing to kindness they get in a day. Sadly many of the parents in the area choose not to be parents. Most importantly they need to remember to be excited about what they are doing. This seems to be a weak spot for some of them. 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
1990 666 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1991 642 285 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1992 720 227 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1993 776 239 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1022
1994 783 248 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1995 748 237 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1996 748 237 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 997
1997 714 241 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1998 796 251 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1999 411 60 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 405 64 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 427 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 417 48 5 5 8 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 417 48 5 5 8 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 463 59 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 473 52 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 451 141 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2007 432 142 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 439 120 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2009 444 125 6 25 0 0 0 0 600
2010 465 124 5 19 0 0 2 0 615
2011 485 123 5 20 0 0 1 0 634
2012 487 132 6 19 0 0 0 0 644
2013 468 113 4 20 0 0 0 0 605
2014 459 124 1 16 0 0 3 0 603
2015 454 126 1 16 0 0 3 0 600
2016 449 123 0 16 0 0 2 0 590
2017 425 130 1 20 0 0 4 0 580
2018 426 139 1 21 2 0 3 0 592
2019 410 140 1 19 0 2 3 0 575
2020 392 132 2 21 0 0 4 0 551
2021 279 114 1 18 0 0 5 0 417
2022 262 114 1 24 0 0 11 0 412
2023 255 127 1 17 0 0 11 0 411

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
1990 898 58.2 15.4 n/a
1991 927 62.1 14.9 n/a
1992 957 57.6 16.6 64.6
1993 1022 55.4 18.4 66.9
1994 1039 56.6 18.4 66.1
1995 997 58.1 17.2 68.6
1996 997 58.1 17.2 68.6
1997 963 59.3 16.2 70
1998 1061 57.9 18.3 69.9
1999 475 28.6 16.6 79.6
2000 476 28.1 16.9 79.8
2001 494 28.5 17.3 80.4
2002 483 27.0 17.9 82.2
2003 483 27.0 17.9 82.2
2004 534 26.1 20.5 88.4
2005 537 28.3 19.0 84.9
2006 610 36.4 16.8 82
2007 601 35.8 16.8 81.7
2008 586 37.2 15.8 81.1
2009 600 36.3 16.5 82.8
2010 615 37.3 16.4 84.2
2011 634 36.4 17.3 87.1
2012 644 36.3 17.7 88.5
2013 605 37.2 16.2 88.4
2014 603 35.7 16.8 90.7
2015 600 38.0 15.7 90
2016 590 37.0 15.9 99.5
2017 580 35.8 16.1 99.5
2018 592 37.5 15.7 100
2019 575 35.7 16.0 100
2020 551 36.1 15.2 100
2021 417 35.2 11.8 100
2022 412 35.2 11.7 99.3
2023 411 39.3 10.4 100

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
1990 898 58.2 15.4 n/a
1991 927 62.1 14.9 n/a
1992 957 57.6 16.6 64.6
1993 1022 55.4 18.4 66.9
1994 1039 56.6 18.4 66.1
1995 997 58.1 17.2 68.6
1996 997 58.1 17.2 68.6
1997 963 59.3 16.2 70
1998 1061 57.9 18.3 69.9
1999 475 28.6 16.6 79.6
2000 476 28.1 16.9 79.8
2001 494 28.5 17.3 80.4
2002 483 27.0 17.9 82.2
2003 483 27.0 17.9 82.2
2004 534 26.1 20.5 88.4
2005 537 28.3 19.0 84.9
2006 610 36.4 16.8 82
2007 601 35.8 16.8 81.7
2008 586 37.2 15.8 81.1
2009 600 36.3 16.5 82.8
2010 615 37.3 16.4 84.2
2011 634 36.4 17.3 87.1
2012 644 36.3 17.7 88.5
2013 605 37.2 16.2 88.4
2014 603 35.7 16.8 90.7
2015 600 38.0 15.7 90
2016 590 37.0 15.9 99.5
2017 580 35.8 16.1 99.5
2018 592 37.5 15.7 100
2019 575 35.7 16.0 100
2020 551 36.1 15.2 100
2021 417 35.2 11.8 100
2022 412 35.2 11.7 99.3
2023 411 39.3 10.4 100

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 $880 (10.3%) $7,674 (89.7%) $8,555

Data source: Mississippi 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 143rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 377 Elementary schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)56.462
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)5963.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)32.942
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)53.563.7
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)62.136.4
 25.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)55.453.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)53.226.1
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)60.832.5
 28.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)34.243.7
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)40.643
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)4120
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)45.821.1
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)67.254.6
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Western Line School District)56.451.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)52.131.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Line School District)33.731.6
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)44.924.5
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Western Line School District)38.542.8
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575411
 28.5%
African American140127
 9.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1917
 10.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White410255
 37.8%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 62% White, 31% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Riverside Elementary School.


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