- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coral Springs, FL
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002491
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120018002491 · Coral Springs, FL Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 17:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 679
Riverside Elementary School
679 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary School compares
Riverside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 29.7%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Riverside Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coral Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
39.8% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Coral Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coral Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.