- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellwood City, PA
Riverside Hs
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421743000700
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Hs has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Hs ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Riverside Beaver County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421743000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Riverside Hs held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421743000700 · Ellwood City, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14.9:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside El Sch (667 students)
Riverside Hs held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Riverside Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside El S
Riverside El Sch
667 students
- This school
Riverside Hs
461 students
- Riverside Ms
Riverside Ms
307 students
What this shows Riverside Hs reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Hs compares
Riverside Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Riverside Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Beaver County Sd reports $16,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Hs
How many students attend Riverside Hs?
Riverside Hs has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Hs is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Hs?
37.0% of students at Riverside Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Hs?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Hs is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Hs?
Riverside Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Hs rank among public schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Hs ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Beaver County Sd?
Besides Riverside Hs, Riverside Beaver County Sd also operates Riverside El Sch (667 students) and Riverside Ms (307 students). See the Riverside Beaver County Sd district page for the complete list.