- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeffersonville, IN
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000677
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180394000677 · Jeffersonville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- Charlestown Se 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- River Valley M 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- This school 568
Riverside Elementary School
568 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 568 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Two or More 20.8%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Riverside Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Jeffersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Utica Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northaven Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Square Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
W E Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Old Corden Porter School
Special-education school
23 students 4.6:1 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeffersonville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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?
56.2% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 School rank among schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jeffersonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.