- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn, MI
Riverside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260029101650Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Riverside Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260029101650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Riverside Academy grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 260029101650 · Dearborn, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
397 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Academy West Campus (470 students)
Riverside Academy grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Riverside Academy compares
Riverside Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Riverside Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Academy reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Academy West Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Academy
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Academy?
100.0% of students at Riverside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Academy is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Academy rank among public schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Academy?
Besides Riverside Academy, Riverside Academy also operates Riverside Academy West Campus (470 students). See the Riverside Academy district page for the complete list.