Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River Valley Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
River Valley Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend River Valley Elementary School?
155 students attend River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of River Valley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley Elementary School?
River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Valley Elementary School offer ?
River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Valley Elementary School part of?
River Valley Elementary School is part of River Valley Comm School District.
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