- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita, KS
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201299000310
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 61
- schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary ranks #7 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 201299000310 · Wichita, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (2,435 students)
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
2,435 students
- Southeast High
Southeast High
2,066 students
- North High
North High
2,041 students
- South High
South High
1,662 students
- Heights High
Heights High
1,505 students
- This school 255
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
255 students
What this shows Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary compares
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita reports $15,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,662
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Wichita
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Woodman Elem
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Cloud Elem
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Colvin Elem
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Education Imagine Academy
Standard public school
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Nationwide other 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
48.1% of students at Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Leadership Magnet Elementary rank among schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary ranks #7 of 61 schools in Wichita, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita?
Besides Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary, Wichita also operates East High (2,435 students), Southeast High (2,066 students), and North High (2,041 students). See the Wichita district page for the complete list.