- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joppa, MD
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240039000713
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Joppa · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Joppa, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Riverside Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 240039000713 · Joppa, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 15:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
Riverside Elementary grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 481
Riverside Elementary
481 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 30% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Maryland - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.3%
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | 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
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Joppa
2 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joppa, MD. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary?
63.9% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is African American at 39.3% of enrollment, in Joppa, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Joppa?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Joppa, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joppa on the city page.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.