- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brainerd, MN
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270609000259
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Brainerd · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Riverside Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 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 270609000259 · Brainerd, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 9.7:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Riverside Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- Forestview Mid
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- This school 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- Garfield Eleme 250
Garfield Elementary
250 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$14,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Riverside Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brainerd, MN. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Elementary?
54.7% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Brainerd, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Brainerd?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Brainerd, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brainerd on the city page.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Forestview Middle (1,626 students), and Baxter Elementary (506 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.