- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, MN
Riverside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270741005006
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741005006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Riverside Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+30.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270741005006 · Cambridge, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 13.3:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Riverside Academy grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+30.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Riverside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 40
Riverside Academy
40 students
What this shows Riverside Academy reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Academy compares
Riverside Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 40 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Riverside Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Larger | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Academy
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower 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?
47.2% of students at Riverside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Academy is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Academy rank among high schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Cambridge, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Riverside Academy, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.