- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Constantine, MI
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261075004543
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Constantine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Constantine, MI.
School address
District: Constantine Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261075004543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 16.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261075004543 · Constantine, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 16:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Constantine High School (348 students)
Riverside Elementary School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 16.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Constantine Hi
Constantine High School
348 students
- Constantine Mi
Constantine Middle School
309 students
- This school
Riverside Elementary School
256 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
230 students
- Constantine Al 104
Constantine Alternative Education
104 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary School compares
Riverside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Riverside Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Constantine Public School District reports $13,326 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constantine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Constantine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Constantine Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Constantine, MI. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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?
58.6% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Constantine, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Constantine?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Constantine, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Constantine on the city page.
What other schools are in Constantine Public School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Constantine Public School District also operates Constantine High School (348 students), Constantine Middle School (309 students), and Eastside Elementary School (230 students). See the Constantine Public School District district page for the complete list.