- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Creek, MI
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262085005752
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262085005752 · Battle Creek, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,241 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 25.1 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
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,241 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
1,082 students
- Minges Brook S 368
Minges Brook School
368 students
- This school 350
Riverside Elementary School
350 students
- Westlake Eleme 349
Westlake Elementary School
349 students
- Prairieview Sc 249
Prairieview School
249 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 350 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$13,433
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Riverside Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) reports $13,433 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Battle Creek
1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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?
59.7% 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 51.1% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Battle Creek, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Battle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students), Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students), and Minges Brook School (368 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.