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Riverside Elementary

Summary:

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 302 students. The school is part of the Fond du Lac School District, which is ranked 296 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a ranking between 706-885 out of over 1,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized assessment, is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of Riverside students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 36.11% (3rd grade) to 52.63% (5th grade), compared to the district averages of 47.26% to 50% and the state averages of 52.07% to 53.75%. Similarly, in mathematics, Riverside's proficiency rates ranged from 42.11% (5th grade) to 55.56% (3rd grade), while the district and state averages were higher. Riverside Elementary has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.7% in 2019-2020 to 13.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

In comparison to nearby schools, Lakeshore Elementary is ranked among the top 5% of Wisconsin elementary schools and has significantly higher academic proficiency rates, while Parkside Elementary and Chegwin Elementary also struggle with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism, similar to Riverside. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Riverside may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges, despite the school's relatively small student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 396 Linden St
       Fond du Lac, WI  54935-4899

(920) 929-2880

District: Fond du Lac School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
734th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,875 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Theisen Middle
High:    Fond du Lac High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.0%
Hispanic:
29.8%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.2% Help


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Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.46. (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 Student population at Riverside Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44%), Hispanic (29.8%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 11.5, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary is $16,875, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Fond du Lac School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary 734th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fond du Lac School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fond du Lac School District 296th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.83 373rd 633 41.1%
2005 37.25 465th 632 26.4%
2007 23.21 584th 689 15.2%
2008 18.21 916th 1021 10.3%
2009 26.59 882nd 1030 14.4%
2010 20.19 926th 1045 11.4%
2011 23.19 926th 1046 11.5%
2012 8.95 979th 1045 6.3%
2013 18.18 931st 1053 11.6%
2014 27.01 885th 1061 16.6%
2015 35.00 825th 1076 23.3%
2016 23.21 884th 1075 17.8%
2017 31.73 812th 1071 24.2%
2018 25.14 838th 1025 18.2%
2019 21.72 865th 1037 16.6%
2021 21.63 872nd 1050 17.0%
2022 32.66 789th 1067 26.1%
2023 40.17 706th 1067 33.8%
2024 39.46 734th 1061 30.8%
See the entire list of Wisconsin Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.25 78th 96 18.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 146th 287 49.1%
2019 41.89 158th 275 42.5%
2021 42.06 108th 222 51.4%
2022 35.75 171st 248 31.0%
2023 61.02 62nd 249 75.1%
2024 56.57 88th 269 67.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.90 357th 721 50.5%
2019 39.19 433rd 742 41.6%
2021 42.57 418th 746 44.0%
2022 58.44 236th 748 68.4%
2023 71.28 145th 770 81.2%
2024 61.26 249th 790 68.5%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.90 682nd 854 20.1%
2019 27.81 708th 874 19.0%
2021 27.59 671st 847 20.8%
2022 33.04 634th 859 26.2%
2023 39.90 571st 871 34.4%
2024 45.06 517th 866 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.38 886th 997 11.1%
2019 11.81 899th 1002 10.3%
2021 21.12 837th 1004 16.6%
2022 26.24 811th 1017 20.3%
2023 33.56 741st 1010 26.6%
2024 29.38 785th 1011 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.79 718th 997 28.0%
2019 33.26 752nd 1002 25.0%
2021 25.97 804th 1003 19.8%
2022 40.60 675th 1017 33.6%
2023 48.80 588th 1011 41.8%
2024 54.54 523rd 1012 48.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.17 32nd 165 80.6%
2019 38.75 83rd 161 48.4%
2023 51.09 51st 138 63.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.74 89th 271 67.2%
2019 43.99 140th 266 47.4%
2021 45.37 136th 274 50.4%
2022 37.59 178th 296 39.9%
2023 53.83 114th 290 60.7%
2024 47.20 164th 331 50.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.92 598th 686 12.8%
2019 20.66 626th 718 12.8%
2021 17.73 626th 699 10.4%
2022 49.09 389th 704 44.7%
2023 53.81 333rd 715 53.4%
2024 39.44 486th 727 33.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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 226 n/a 6 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 235
1990 237 6 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1991 291 3 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 281 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 285 4 17 9 3 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 268 14 17 10 4 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 265 12 27 15 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 265 12 27 15 3 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 253 16 26 20 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 248 8 33 12 1 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 241 10 50 9 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 247 9 47 14 4 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 220 7 42 20 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 206 6 28 52 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2003 206 6 28 52 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2004 185 8 17 44 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 197 14 18 51 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 237 16 23 70 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2007 260 15 23 83 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2008 272 26 14 93 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 247 24 25 111 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 226 30 25 124 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 205 25 23 142 2 1 13 0 411
2012 197 38 19 140 1 2 7 0 404
2013 196 35 12 133 2 0 18 0 396
2014 187 38 9 123 1 0 17 0 375
2015 196 41 6 114 1 0 17 0 375
2016 199 58 6 96 1 0 23 0 383
2017 171 34 3 70 0 0 25 0 303
2018 166 36 3 73 1 0 26 0 305
2019 164 34 4 95 0 0 27 0 324
2020 162 54 6 79 1 0 27 0 329
2021 134 46 7 71 1 0 31 0 290
2022 144 44 5 87 0 0 32 0 312
2023 133 40 3 90 0 0 36 0 302

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 235 14.0 16.7 32.8
1990 256 13.3 19.2 30.1
1991 307 17.5 17.5 9.4
1992 301 17.5 17.2 14
1993 318 16.6 19.2 14.2
1994 313 16.1 19.4 13.4
1995 322 16.0 20.1 13.4
1996 322 16.0 20.1 13.4
1997 317 16.0 19.8 16.4
1998 302 16.0 18.9 15.6
1999 313 16.0 19.6 19.2
2000 321 18.0 17.8 19.6
2001 290 18.5 15.7 21
2002 292 25.0 11.7 61.3
2003 292 25.0 11.7 61.3
2004 255 19.6 13.0 62.7
2005 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
2006 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
2007 383 22.0 17.4 67.6
2008 409 23.0 17.8 67.2
2009 407 26.3 15.5 72.7
2010 405 24.4 16.6 69.4
2011 411 22.9 17.9 77.4
2012 404 24.5 16.4 81.9
2013 396 24.0 16.5 74.5
2014 375 25.5 14.7 67.2
2015 375 n/a n/a 59.7
2016 383 26.0 14.7 60.3
2017 303 25.2 12.0 72.9
2018 305 25.0 12.2 76.4
2019 324 25.2 12.8 74.1
2020 329 28.2 11.6 74.8
2021 290 25.5 11.3 76.2
2022 312 27.0 11.5 76.6
2023 302 26.0 11.5 73.2

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 235 14.0 16.7 32.8
1990 256 13.3 19.2 30.1
1991 307 17.5 17.5 9.4
1992 301 17.5 17.2 14
1993 318 16.6 19.2 14.2
1994 313 16.1 19.4 13.4
1995 322 16.0 20.1 13.4
1996 322 16.0 20.1 13.4
1997 317 16.0 19.8 16.4
1998 302 16.0 18.9 15.6
1999 313 16.0 19.6 19.2
2000 321 18.0 17.8 19.6
2001 290 18.5 15.7 21
2002 292 25.0 11.7 61.3
2003 292 25.0 11.7 61.3
2004 255 19.6 13.0 62.7
2005 280 22.0 12.7 n/a
2006 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
2007 383 22.0 17.4 67.6
2008 409 23.0 17.8 67.2
2009 407 26.3 15.5 72.7
2010 405 24.4 16.6 69.4
2011 411 22.9 17.9 77.4
2012 404 24.5 16.4 81.9
2013 396 24.0 16.5 74.5
2014 375 25.5 14.7 67.2
2015 375 n/a n/a 59.7
2016 383 26.0 14.7 60.3
2017 303 25.2 12.0 72.9
2018 305 25.0 12.2 76.4
2019 324 25.2 12.8 74.1
2020 329 28.2 11.6 74.8
2021 290 25.5 11.3 76.2
2022 312 27.0 11.5 76.6
2023 302 26.0 11.5 73.2

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 Riverside Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,206 (8.5%) $12,934 (91.5%) $14,140
2020 $1,243 (8.3%) $13,760 (91.7%) $15,002
2021 $1,462 (8.7%) $15,413 (91.3%) $16,875

Data source: Wisconsin 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 865th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 706th of 1067 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)26.140
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)35.938.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)3757.5
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)45.457.9
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)30.637.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)3939
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)38.935.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)39.245.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Riverside Elementary)30.646.7
 16.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Fond du Lac School District)44.348.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary)41.735.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Fond du Lac School District)46.541
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)20.531.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fond du Lac School District)36.738.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)15.437.8
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fond du Lac School District)39.352
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students324302
 6.8%
African American3440
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic9590
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White164133
 18.9%
Two or More Races2736
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%73.2%
 0.9%

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Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Theisen Middle
High : Fond du Lac High

Riverside Elementary ranks 734th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Riverside Elementary.

Students at Riverside Elementary are 44% White, 30% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races.


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