- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emporia, KS
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200594001796
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Riverside Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 200594001796 · Emporia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
Riverside Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- This school 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- Walnut Elem 312
Walnut Elem
312 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 49% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 24.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emporia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Village Elem
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elem
Standard public school
312 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
W a White Elem
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Logan Ave Elem
Standard public school
208 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary?
63.7% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary 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).
How does Riverside Elementary rank among schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Emporia Middle School (843 students), and Village Elem (401 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.