- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle, WV
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060001043
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Belle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,057
- students enrolled
Riverside High School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Riverside High School shrank from 1,220 students in 2022-23 to 1,126 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 540060001043 · Belle, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Riverside High School shrank from 1,220 students in 2022-23 to 1,126 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- This school
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- Nitro High Sch
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows Riverside High School reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High School compares
Riverside High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Riverside High School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitro High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle, WV. CCD year-over-year: 1,220 (2022-23) → 1,126 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 18.9:1, which is 44% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Belle, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Belle?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Riverside High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Capital High School (1,051 students), and Saint Albans High School (882 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.