Riverside Elementary

Summary:

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 481 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (44.91%) and Hispanic (10.19%) students than surrounding schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 49.41%, compared to the district's 55.57% and the state's 70.11%. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 913-1022 out of over 1,100 schools and a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

The nearby Hilton Elementary and Deer Park Elementary, which are also part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, significantly outperform Riverside Elementary in terms of school ranking, academic performance, and student demographics. This suggests that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the disparities in educational outcomes. Additionally, Riverside Elementary's performance has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 3 stars and a ranking in the top half of Virginia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to its current 1-star rating and bottom quarter ranking. This trend is concerning and indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Country Club Road
       Newport News, VA  23606


(757) 591-4740

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
984th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,037 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

High:    Warwick High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.9%
White:
33.9%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks worse than 88.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 16th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.39. (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 Riverside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary is $7,037. 21 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary 984th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.62 344th 1062 67.6%
2006 48.47 640th 1071 40.2%
2007 53.37 546th 1083 49.6%
2008 61.06 423rd 1081 60.9%
2009 45.42 695th 1082 35.8%
2010 66.28 345th 1113 69.0%
2011 49.77 637th 1117 43.0%
2012 46.16 684th 1117 38.8%
2013 44.04 702nd 1120 37.3%
2014 62.42 405th 1110 63.5%
2015 56.18 543rd 1100 50.6%
2016 45.30 698th 1096 36.3%
2017 32.21 863rd 1099 21.5%
2018 15.40 1001st 1097 8.8%
2019 25.98 921st 1105 16.7%
2021 19.36 913th 1103 17.2%
2022 10.11 1022nd 1109 7.8%
2023 10.52 1020th 1114 8.4%
2024 14.39 984th 1114 11.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.99 237th 245 3.3%
2024 34.81 171st 247 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.15 992nd 1036 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.48 980th 1100 10.9%
2024 14.01 981st 1098 10.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.65 139th 195 28.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.57 1034th 1093 5.4%
2024 15.81 970th 1101 11.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.80 531st 579 8.3%
2024 11.40 560th 588 4.8%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.16 842nd 984 14.4%
2024 30.30 773rd 979 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Riverside Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Open Quote Riverside goes out of its way to provide students with a feeling of pride and self-worth. Both my children have attended Riverside and I am very pleased with their teachers. Each child was encouraged to develop their own intellectual interest and was supported in their drive to succeed. Riverside has that feeling of caring which is so important to children of this age. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 562 562
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 609 609
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 653 653
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 669 669
1993 412 187 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 589 390 9 19 8 n/a n/a 0 1015
1995 556 413 7 17 10 n/a n/a 0 1003
1996 556 413 7 17 10 n/a n/a 0 1003
1997 541 425 10 16 16 n/a n/a 0 1008
1998 510 337 4 21 9 n/a n/a 0 881
1999 473 363 10 27 11 n/a n/a 0 884
2000 476 334 13 22 7 n/a n/a -4 848
2001 470 331 12 28 10 n/a n/a 0 851
2002 314 168 7 14 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 314 168 7 14 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 303 154 12 14 3 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 313 167 10 15 4 n/a n/a 1 510
2006 256 149 8 15 2 n/a n/a 1 431
2007 281 181 9 15 1 n/a n/a 1 488
2008 270 199 10 12 2 n/a n/a 8 501
2009 290 183 10 13 1 n/a n/a 8 505
2010 300 156 16 20 1 n/a n/a 13 506
2011 321 179 16 39 0 0 8 0 563
2012 332 184 19 43 1 0 13 0 592
2013 305 188 19 63 1 0 28 0 604
2014 319 202 17 65 0 0 26 0 629
2015 296 186 10 77 1 0 32 0 602
2016 271 186 10 70 1 0 33 0 571
2017 266 188 8 68 3 0 36 0 569
2018 252 179 12 71 2 0 36 0 552
2019 239 194 13 54 3 0 33 0 536
2020 230 210 12 43 1 1 42 0 539
2021 207 223 10 50 2 0 45 0 537
2022 171 211 11 55 3 1 33 0 485
2023 163 216 11 49 1 1 40 0 481

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 562 30.0 18.7 n/a
1990 609 33.2 18.3 n/a
1991 653 33.8 19.3 n/a
1992 669 34.4 19.4 n/a
1993 606 33.9 17.9 n/a
1994 1015 49.9 n/a 20.4
1995 1003 n/a 0.0 22.7
1996 1003 n/a 0.0 22.7
1997 1008 n/a 0.0 22.9
1998 881 n/a 0.0 19.3
1999 884 34.5 25.6 26.7
2000 848 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 851 33.6 25.3 23.3
2002 506 37.5 13.5 44.1
2003 506 37.5 13.5 44.1
2004 486 39.5 12.3 42.4
2005 510 39.5 12.9 43.8
2006 431 42.0 10.3 40.9
2007 488 40.5 12.0 46
2008 501 27.0 18.6 42.6
2009 505 30.5 16.6 43.3
2010 506 25.1 20.1 41.4
2011 563 31.1 18.0 41.4
2012 592 26.0 22.7 45.8
2013 604 33.0 18.3 45.5
2014 629 33.0 19.0 46.9
2015 602 32.0 18.8 52.2
2016 571 31.0 18.4 44.7
2017 569 33.0 17.2 45.3
2018 552 30.0 18.4 45.3
2019 536 28.0 19.1 83
2020 539 31.0 17.3 76.1
2021 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2022 485 30.0 16.1 84.5
2023 481 29.0 16.5 89.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 562 30.0 18.7 n/a
1990 609 33.2 18.3 n/a
1991 653 33.8 19.3 n/a
1992 669 34.4 19.4 n/a
1993 606 33.9 17.9 n/a
1994 1015 49.9 n/a 20.4
1995 1003 n/a 0.0 22.7
1996 1003 n/a 0.0 22.7
1997 1008 n/a 0.0 22.9
1998 881 n/a 0.0 19.3
1999 884 34.5 25.6 26.7
2000 848 n/a 0.0 25.9
2001 851 33.6 25.3 23.3
2002 506 37.5 13.5 44.1
2003 506 37.5 13.5 44.1
2004 486 39.5 12.3 42.4
2005 510 39.5 12.9 43.8
2006 431 42.0 10.3 40.9
2007 488 40.5 12.0 46
2008 501 27.0 18.6 42.6
2009 505 30.5 16.6 43.3
2010 506 25.1 20.1 41.4
2011 563 31.1 18.0 41.4
2012 592 26.0 22.7 45.8
2013 604 33.0 18.3 45.5
2014 629 33.0 19.0 46.9
2015 602 32.0 18.8 52.2
2016 571 31.0 18.4 44.7
2017 569 33.0 17.2 45.3
2018 552 30.0 18.4 45.3
2019 536 28.0 19.1 83
2020 539 31.0 17.3 76.1
2021 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
2022 485 30.0 16.1 84.5
2023 481 29.0 16.5 89.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $100 (1.2%) $8,071 (98.8%) $8,172
2020 $83 (1.2%) $6,688 (98.8%) $6,771
2021 $98 (1.4%) $6,939 (98.6%) $7,037

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary

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 921st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1020th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)7145.6
 25.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Riverside Elementary)5943.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)6340.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Riverside Elementary)6155.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)6943.4
 25.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary)7544.4
 30.6%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Riverside Elementary)7258
 14%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536481
 10.3%
African American194216
 11.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic5449
 9.3%
Pacific Islander01
White239163
 31.8%
Two or More Races3340
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83%89.6%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

Students at Riverside Elementary are 45% African American, 34% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Riverside Elementary.

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Warwick High

Riverside Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Virginia elementary schools.


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