- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newland, NC
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370030000089
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Newland · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newland, NC.
School address
District: Avery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370030000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Riverside Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370030000089 · Newland, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Avery County High (542 students)
Riverside Elementary grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avery County H
Avery County High
542 students
- Newland Elemen 214
Newland Elementary
214 students
- Cranberry Midd 202
Cranberry Middle
202 students
- Freedom Trail 202
Freedom Trail Elementary
202 students
- Crossnore Elem 184
Crossnore Elementary
184 students
- This school 98
Riverside Elementary
98 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Riverside Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avery County Schools reports $15,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newland Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Trail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossnore Elementary | 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
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Newland
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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newland, NC. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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?
65.0% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Newland, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Newland?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newland on the city page.
What other schools are in Avery County Schools?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Avery County Schools also operates Avery County High (542 students), Newland Elementary (214 students), and Cranberry Middle (202 students). See the Avery County Schools district page for the complete list.