- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, IA
Riverside Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190002700260
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Community High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 365
- students enrolled
Riverside Community High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Riverside Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002700260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Riverside Community High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190002700260 · Oakland, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Elementary (178 students)
Riverside Community High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Riverside Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverside Community High School
365 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
178 students
- Riverside Comm 134
Riverside Community Carson Elementary
134 students
What this shows Riverside Community High School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Community High School compares
Riverside Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Riverside Community High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Comm School District reports $13,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Community Carson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Oakland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Community High School
How many students attend Riverside Community High School?
Riverside Community High School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, IA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Community High School is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Community High School?
28.7% of students at Riverside Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Community High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Oakland, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Community High School?
Riverside Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Riverside Comm School District?
Besides Riverside Community High School, Riverside Comm School District also operates Riverside Elementary (178 students) and Riverside Community Carson Elementary (134 students). See the Riverside Comm School District district page for the complete list.