Serving 272 students in grades 1-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Asian
(15-16)3%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)27%
61%
Black
(15-16)1%
2%
White
(15-16)69%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% NM state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
272 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Carlsbad School District.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs
Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.
Hidden Costs of Public Schools: Fees, Supplies & Extras
Explore the hidden costs in public schools鈥攆ees, supplies, extracurriculars鈥攁nd how parents can plan for them in 2025.
Public School Funding 2025: What Families Should Know
Essential insights on public school funding in 2025鈥攈ow it works, what鈥檚 changing, and what families should know to stay ahead.
