- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, MI
Riverside Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262238008851
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MI.
School address
District: Manchester Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262238008851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Riverside Intermediate School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262238008851 · Manchester, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 15.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Juniorsenior High School (287 students)
Riverside Intermediate School held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riverside Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Jun
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
287 students
- This school
Riverside Intermediate School
188 students
- Luther C Klage
Luther C Klager Elem School
163 students
What this shows Riverside Intermediate School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Intermediate School compares
Riverside Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Riverside Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Manchester Community Schools reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther C Klager Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Intermediate School
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate School has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, MI. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 School?
30.9% of students at Riverside Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Intermediate School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manchester Community Schools?
Besides Riverside Intermediate School, Manchester Community Schools also operates Manchester Juniorsenior High School (287 students) and Luther C Klager Elem School (163 students). See the Manchester Community Schools district page for the complete list.