Riverside School

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Riverside School ranks 170 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside School is an elementary school located in Washington, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside School consistently performs above the state and district averages in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside School's 5th-grade students scored 59% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 51.9% and the state's 48.3%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Utah elementary schools for most years, and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Riverside School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.2% to 25.29% over the past three school years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio between 19.6 and 20.4.

When comparing Riverside School to other nearby schools in the Washington District, it stands out as a strong performer. For example, South Mesa Elementary and Horizon School also rank highly in the state, with 4- and 5-star ratings, respectively. However, other nearby schools like Heritage School, Washington School, and Sandstone School perform significantly lower, with 1- to 3-star ratings and lower proficiency rates on RISE assessments.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

2500 S Harvest Lane
Washington, UT 84780

(435) 652-4760

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,225

Students who attend Riverside School usually attend:

Middle:	Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High:	Pine View High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 628

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside School ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 5^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside School is 19.9, which is the 13^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Riverside School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside School is $7,225. 19 elementary schools in the Washington District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside School 170^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Riverside School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	58.58	230^th	498	53.8%
2009	53.67	268^th	509	47.3%
2010	48.43	308^th	518	40.5%
2011	67.07	199^th	563	64.7%
2012	70.62	164^th	579	71.7%
2013	64.23	226^th	576	60.8%
2014	69.20	136^th	509	73.3%
2015	79.86	82^nd	537	84.7%
2016	72.63	123^rd	533	76.9%
2017	69.79	145^th	526	72.4%
2018	76.55	100^th	528	81.1%
2019	68.31	168^th	572	70.6%
2021	59.38	224^th	559	59.9%
2022	68.68	160^th	551	71.0%
2023	58.95	227^th	561	59.5%
2024	68.17	170^th	561	69.7%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	54.41	196^th	435	54.9%
2023	45.41	230^th	428	46.3%
2024	55.58	191^st	429	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 9, 2018

Everything starts with Mr. Staheli the Principle. He is everywhere and every kid in the school knows who he is and that he cares about them. He is out in the cross walks in the morning, walking the halls during school and outside during pick up. Because of him the teachers have all taken on the same attitude and the culture is amazing. Every kid is taught to be a leader and that they are expected to act as such and go on to be the best that they can be. I couldn't be happier. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	706	4	7	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	736
2006	780	5	13	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	838
2007	547	4	15	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	621
2008	570	6	20	59	5	n/a	n/a	5	665
2009	551	5	25	52	4	n/a	n/a	1	638
2010	474	4	22	45	3	n/a	n/a	138	686
2011	601	8	7	44	5	16	0	0	681
2012	585	10	5	38	3	9	7	0	657
2013	628	7	4	39	4	12	6	0	700
2014	592	6	5	35	4	14	9	0	665
2015	593	3	5	40	3	10	15	0	669
2016	593	3	7	55	8	14	24	0	704
2017	612	3	6	64	8	13	27	0	733
2018	512	3	4	31	3	14	26	0	593
2019	627	2	4	41	3	15	34	0	726
2020	688	3	2	52	5	15	29	0	794
2021	654	7	0	58	5	18	25	0	767
2022	512	1	1	39	7	14	25	0	599
2023	509	1	2	43	6	15	34	0	610
2024	536	1	2	38	8	15	28	0	628

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	736	28.5	25.8	17.9
2006	838	38.0	22.1	21
2007	621	28.6	21.7	5.2
2008	665	31.0	21.5	27.3
2009	638	7.1	19.5	28.3
2010	686	28.0	24.5	45.3
2011	681	28.0	24.3	30.7
2012	657	30.6	21.4	44
2013	700	31.0	22.5	54.7
2014	665	30.0	22.1	33.8
2015	669	n/a	n/a	31.7
2016	704	n/a	n/a	33.5
2017	733	30.0	24.4	36.6
2018	593	n/a	n/a	31.2
2019	726	32.5	22.3	25.8
2020	794	34.0	23.3	24.6
2021	767	n/a	n/a	25.3
2022	599	29.2	20.4	21.2
2023	610	31.0	19.6	24.9
2024	628	31.5	19.9	27.9

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 Riverside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	736	28.5	25.8	17.9
2006	838	38.0	22.1	21
2007	621	28.6	21.7	5.2
2008	665	31.0	21.5	27.3
2009	638	7.1	19.5	28.3
2010	686	28.0	24.5	45.3
2011	681	28.0	24.3	30.7
2012	657	30.6	21.4	44
2013	700	31.0	22.5	54.7
2014	665	30.0	22.1	33.8
2015	669	n/a	n/a	31.7
2016	704	n/a	n/a	33.5
2017	733	30.0	24.4	36.6
2018	593	n/a	n/a	31.2
2019	726	32.5	22.3	25.8
2020	794	34.0	23.3	24.6
2021	767	n/a	n/a	25.3
2022	599	29.2	20.4	21.2
2023	610	31.0	19.6	24.9
2024	628	31.5	19.9	27.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$620 (8.6%)	$6,605 (91.4%)	$7,225

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside 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 168^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 561 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)	57.3	49.5	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	53.4	55.2	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	50.3	49.9	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)	54.2	44.2	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.2	45.1	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	38.2	46.3	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	47.4	50.8	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Riverside School)	61.8	49.6	12.2%
4th Grade Science (Washington District)	52.9	50.3	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)	56.9	53.4	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.9	49.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	57.5	51.4	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	49.1	43.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Riverside School)	81	61.8	19.2%
5th Grade Science (Washington District)	56.4	53	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	726	610	16%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	41	43	4.9%
Pacific Islander	15	15
White	627	509	18.8%
Two or More Races	34	34
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	24.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Riverside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)					RISE Mathematics (2024)					RISE Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2500 S Harvest Lane	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	Yes	No	No	(435) 652-4760	628	32	19.9	27.9%	536 (85.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	15 (2.4%)	28 (4.5%)	68.2	170^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.7%		58.9	227^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.5%	57	57.5	52.6	59.0			54.7	60.6	52.6			44.0	63.5			$7,225	$620	$6,605
Majestic Fields School	Public	PK, KG-5	675 East Majestic Dr.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7005	713	33	21.6	12.6%	637 (89.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.8%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	17 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$5,907	$461	$5,446
Panorama School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 N 2200 E	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 628-6881	477	25	19.0	59.7%	294 (61.6%)	3 (0.6%)	126 (26.4%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.2%)	17 (3.6%)	14 (2.9%)	20.7	450^th of 561 public elementary schools	19.8%		25.7	420^th of 561 public elementary schools	25.1%	30	40.5	29.6	33.3			35.2	32.9	23.0			37.5	31.1			$7,621	$688	$6,934
Crimson View School	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 East 2000 South	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7000	551	28	20.0	14.5%	475 (86.2%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	95	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%		96	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	68.9	68.9	75.5			79.5	75.5	77.2			79.6	81.0			$7,087	$603	$6,484
Horizon School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 S Arabian Way	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4781	579	29	19.9	25.6%	497 (85.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.4%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	16 (2.8%)	80.3	90^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.9	48^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.4%	42	55.9	56.2	62.1			71.0	57.7	62.9			59.6	75.0			$6,988	$589	$6,399
Sandstone School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 N 2450 E	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 674-6460	514	28	18.6	65.4%	254 (49.4%)	4 (0.8%)	196 (38.1%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (1.9%)	26 (5.1%)	19 (3.7%)	40.9	344^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.7%		37.8	357^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.4%	13	43.7	41.1	53.1			42.9	32.9	35.1			45.2	49.4			$8,251	$1,061	$7,190
George Washington Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2277 S 3000 E	St George	84790	Washington County	George Washington Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-2232	995	47	21.3	23.0%	746 (75.0%)	3 (0.3%)	152 (15.3%)	25 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	60 (6.0%)	70.1	159^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.7%		82.7	83^rd of 561 public elementary schools	85.2%	76	62.6	54.3	55.3	57.6	74.7	64.9	56.6	53.1	16.0	67.8	65.9	64.1	67.3	75.6	$5,339	$247	$5,093
South Mesa Elementary	Public	K-5	2969 S 3300 East	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7030	593	27	22.3	12.0%	526 (88.7%)	6 (1.0%)	43 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	79.4	94^th of 561 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.7	127^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.4%	33	70.1	58.0	60.2			77.3	60.0	55.9			63.0	55.4
Heritage School	Public	PK, KG-5	747 E Riverside Dr	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 628-4427	509	24	21.3	54.0%	314 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (26.1%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.4%)	21 (4.1%)	29 (5.7%)	55.2	252^nd of 561 public elementary schools	55.1%		55.8	239^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.4%	13	53.0	47.9	49.3			65.7	58.6	31.6			54.3	36.5			$7,974	$1,135	$6,838
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N 300 E	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-3012	443	22	19.9	55.3%	254 (57.3%)	3 (0.7%)	135 (30.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	11 (2.5%)	19 (4.3%)	32.4	394^th of 561 public elementary schools	29.8%		27	412^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.6%	18	36.4	32.9	47.8			22.7	42.1	46.3			32.9	46.2			$8,962	$1,610	$7,352

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside School

Is Riverside School a good school?

Riverside School ranks 170^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside School?

Students at Riverside School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Riverside School attend?

Students who attend Riverside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High : Pine View High

How many students attend Riverside School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 628 students attended Riverside School.

What district is Riverside School in?

Washington District

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