- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux City, IA
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192640001526
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 192640001526 · Sioux City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 9.1:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
1,076 students
- This school 227
Riverside Elementary School
227 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 227 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Riverside Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Sioux City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spalding Park Elementary
Standard public school
683 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 14:1 students per teacher
Morningside Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 14:1 students per teacher
Bryant Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Leeds Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 13.1:1 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 42% 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 School?
58.2% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 School rank among schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.