- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, NJ
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341401001236
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverside, NJ.
School address
District: Riverside Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341401001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 341401001236 · Riverside, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High School (464 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverside Elementary School
768 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
464 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
316 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 768 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 768 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 36.5%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Riverside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Township School District reports $21,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 768 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Riverside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverside, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Riverside Township School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Riverside Township School District also operates Riverside High School (464 students) and Riverside Middle School (316 students). See the Riverside Township School District district page for the complete list.