Riverside Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
22%
7%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
110 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Lawrence School District.
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