- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410591000462
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 410591000462 · Grants Pass, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14.6:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants Pass High School (1,658 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants Pass Hi
Grants Pass High School
1,658 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
673 students
- South Middle S 610
South Middle School
610 students
- Redwood Elemen 443
Redwood Elementary School
443 students
- Allen Dale Ele 397
Allen Dale Elementary School
397 students
- This school 351
Riverside Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 351 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
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 23% in Oregon - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Riverside Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Grants Pass Sd 7 reports $15,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Manzanita Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 Oregon average of 17.6:1 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?
69.0% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grants Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Grants Pass Sd 7?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), North Middle School (673 students), and South Middle School (610 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.