- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellwood City, PA
Riverside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Riverside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421743007423
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside El Sch ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Riverside Beaver County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421743007423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Riverside El Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421743007423 · Ellwood City, PA Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 16.7:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Hs (461 students)
Riverside El Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Riverside El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverside El Sch
667 students
- Riverside Hs
Riverside Hs
461 students
- Riverside Ms
Riverside Ms
307 students
What this shows Riverside El Sch reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside El Sch compares
Riverside El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$16,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Riverside El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Beaver County Sd reports $16,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Ellwood City
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside El Sch
How many students attend Riverside El Sch?
Riverside El Sch has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside El Sch is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside El Sch?
44.9% of students at Riverside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Riverside El Sch is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside El Sch?
Riverside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Riverside El Sch rank among public schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside El Sch ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Beaver County Sd?
Besides Riverside El Sch, Riverside Beaver County Sd also operates Riverside Hs (461 students) and Riverside Ms (307 students). See the Riverside Beaver County Sd district page for the complete list.