- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, IN
Riverside Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180906002211
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Intermediate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Intermediate has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906002211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Riverside Intermediate shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180906002211 · Plymouth, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15.5:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High School (1,034 students)
Riverside Intermediate shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Riverside Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,034 students
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High School
498 students
- This school
Riverside Intermediate
450 students
- Menominee Elem 379
Menominee Elementary School
379 students
- Webster Elemen 310
Webster Elementary School
310 students
- Washington Dis 257
Washington Discovery Academy
257 students
What this shows Riverside Intermediate reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Intermediate compares
Riverside Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Riverside Intermediate is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Community School Corp reports $12,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Discovery Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Intermediate
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate?
Riverside Intermediate has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, IN. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Intermediate?
52.3% of students at Riverside Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Intermediate is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Intermediate?
Riverside Intermediate 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 Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Riverside Intermediate, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students), Lincoln Junior High School (498 students), and Menominee Elementary School (379 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.