Riverside Elementary School

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Riverside Elementary School ranks 438 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, serving 635 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Riverside Beaver County School District, which is ranked 136 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects, particularly in Science, where 4th-grade students achieved an 86.7% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average of 77.1%. The school's overall performance is strong, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking that has improved from 703 out of 1,467 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 438 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. Riverside Elementary also performs exceptionally well in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) and female student populations, ranking 293 and 336 out of 1,432 and 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups.

While Riverside Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as Rochester Area Elementary, Big Beaver Elementary, and Central Elementary, in academic achievement, some schools in the region, like Dutch Ridge Elementary (part of the Beaver Area School District), consistently outperform Riverside Elementary across all subjects and grade levels. Nevertheless, Riverside Elementary's commitment to continuous improvement and its ability to effectively support its low-SES and female student populations make it a model for other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117-4910

(724) 758-7512

District: Riverside Beaver County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
438^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,217

Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle School
High:	Riverside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 71.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Riverside Elementary School employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $13,217.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary School 438^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Riverside Beaver County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Beaver County School District 136^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	44.41	1062^nd	1519	30.1%
2014	61.83	703^rd	1467	52.1%
2015	59.94	704^th	1474	52.2%
2016	63.64	673^rd	1554	56.7%
2017	64.75	628^th	1547	59.4%
2018	66.49	594^th	1530	61.2%
2019	65.24	612^th	1544	60.4%
2021	71.96	410^th	1433	71.4%
2022	71.72	464^th	1534	69.8%
2023	67.26	548^th	1534	64.3%
2024	72.78	438^th	1526	71.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.10	334^th	1414	76.4%
2024	74.76	293^rd	1432	79.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.91	336^th	1488	77.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.96	432^nd	1043	58.6%
2024	51.42	475^th	1084	56.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.90	512^th	1495	65.8%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.96	652^nd	1236	47.2%
2024	57.43	526^th	1229	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	646	3	3	4	2	18	676
2013	650	0	2	3	3	16	674
2014	628	0	1	6	2	14	651
2015	620	0	3	3	1	16	643
2016	623	2	3	3	1	13	645
2017	625	3	2	2	1	5	638
2018	611	15	1	3	0	1	631
2019	605	11	1	4	0	7	628
2020	649	10	2	2	0	5	668
2021	610	4	2	3	0	9	628
2022	626	2	1	6	0	6	641
2023	609	5	0	9	1	11	635

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
2012	676	44.4	15.1	34.3
2013	674	44.4	15.1	38.9
2014	651	44.6	14.5	35.2
2015	643	42.0	15.3	31.7
2016	645	43.0	15.0	34.9
2017	638	43.1	14.7	35.1
2018	631	42.0	14.9	43.6
2019	628	42.0	14.9	41.7
2020	668	43.5	15.3	41.3
2021	628	40.5	15.4	41.6
2022	641	41.6	15.3	41.7
2023	635	40.2	15.7	49.3

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
2012	676	44.4	15.1	34.3
2013	674	44.4	15.1	38.9
2014	651	44.6	14.5	35.2
2015	643	42.0	15.3	31.7
2016	645	43.0	15.0	34.9
2017	638	43.1	14.7	35.1
2018	631	42.0	14.9	43.6
2019	628	42.0	14.9	41.7
2020	668	43.5	15.3	41.3
2021	628	40.5	15.4	41.6
2022	641	41.6	15.3	41.7
2023	635	40.2	15.7	49.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$839 (6.3%)	$12,374 (93.7%)	$13,213
2020	$645 (4.7%)	$12,949 (95.3%)	$13,594
2021	$1,141 (8.3%)	$12,532 (91.7%)	$13,673
2022	$726 (5.5%)	$12,491 (94.5%)	$13,217

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 612^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 548^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)	45	67.7	22.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	67	65.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)	56.7	45.9	10.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)	87.4	77.6	9.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	79.2	64.6	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)	56.2	44.7	11.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	69.7	68.8	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Riverside Elementary School)	52.7	53.2	0.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Riverside Elementary School)	87.4	77.6	9.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)	72.4	66.1	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	635	1.1%
African American	11	5	54.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	605	609	0.7%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	49.3%	7.6%

Schools Near Riverside Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 Country Club Drive	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Riverside Beaver County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 758-7512	635	40	15.7	49.3%	609 (95.9%)	5 (0.8%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	72.8	438^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.3%		67.3	548^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.3%	110	70.5	61.9	52.5	62.2	86.7	86.7	69.7	59.0	60.4	63.4	$13,217	$726	$12,491
Perry Lower Intrmd School	Public	3-4	619 Portersville Rd.	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Ellwood City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 758-9458	232	21	11.2	59.5%	213 (91.8%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	57.3	756^th of 1526 public elementary schools	50.5%		59.6	711^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.7%	45	50.4	48.6		49.5	85.0	85.0	58.1	55.2		56.7	$14,883	$2,143	$12,740
North Side Primary School	Public	K-2	Orchard & North Streets	Ellwood City	16117	Lawrence County	Ellwood City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 752-1381	364	28	12.8	58.0%	325 (89.3%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)								(n/a)											$15,455	$2,618	$12,838
Big Beaver Elementary School	Public	K-5	588 Friendship Drive	Darlington	16115	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 827-2828	291	23	12.5	100.0%	193 (66.3%)	25 (8.6%)	24 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (16.5%)	42.6	984^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.5%		44.7	952^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.9%	32	26.4	44.2	43.2	38.9	83.7	83.7	44.1	37.2	50.0	43.8	$18,041	$2,279	$15,762
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 15th Street	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-3420	497	33	14.9	100.0%	188 (37.8%)	140 (28.2%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (29.4%)	31.7	1092^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	28.4%		24.7	1172^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	23.6%	80	45.0	25.4	32.2	33.7	63.4	63.4	51.6	35.2	42.8	42.8	$17,778	$2,246	$15,533
New Brighton Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-1194	609	47	12.9	100.0%	423 (69.5%)	52 (8.5%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (18.9%)	47	907^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.4	880^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.6%	27	39.2	42.8	36.4	39.4	78.6	78.6	58.1	49.4	50.0	52.2	$16,334	$1,201	$15,133
Patterson Primary School	Public	K-2	701 Darlington Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 843-1268	146	9	16.9	35.6%	132 (90.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$7,694	$169	$7,525
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 Pittsburgh St	Zelienople	16063	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-8280	744	50	14.9	16.9%	684 (91.9%)	12 (1.6%)	14 (1.9%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	77.5	341^st of 1526 public elementary schools	77.7%		79.8	286^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.4%	55	58.1	74.5		66.7	95.1	95.1	58.8	80.1		69.9	$14,329	$803	$13,526
Blackhawk Intermediate School	Public	K-4	635 Shenango Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-5050	708	45	15.7	37.0%	647 (91.4%)	10 (1.4%)	19 (2.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	72.7	440^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.2%		67.9	534^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.2%	94	67.8	59.8		64.0	83.5	83.5	72.6	60.2		66.5	$6,906	$335	$6,571
Rochester Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-7500	334	34	9.7	100.0%	217 (65.0%)	52 (15.6%)	17 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.5%)	44.9	945^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.1%		49.4	879^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.7%	66	54.3	32.3	43.2	41.2	72.6	72.6	57.1	42.0	53.0	49.3	$17,960	$2,966	$14,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

What district is Riverside Elementary School in?

Riverside Beaver County School District

Is Riverside Elementary School a good school?

Riverside Elementary School ranks 438^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary School?

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : Riverside High School

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