- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn Heights, MI
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001603915
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Crestwood School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001603915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Riverside Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260001603915 · Dearborn Heights, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,139 enr · 18.4:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestwood High School (1,272 students)
Riverside Middle School held near 1,163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestwood High
Crestwood High School
1,272 students
- This school
Riverside Middle School
1,139 students
- Kinloch Elemen
Kinloch Elementary School
557 students
- Highview Eleme 395
Highview Elementary School
395 students
- Hillcrest Elem 309
Hillcrest Elementary School
309 students
- Crestwood Acce 30
Crestwood Accelerated Program
30 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 1,139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside Middle 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,139
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$16,301
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Riverside Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Crestwood School District reports $16,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinloch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Accelerated Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 1,139 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Middle School?
75.8% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Crestwood School District?
Besides Riverside Middle School, Crestwood School District also operates Crestwood High School (1,272 students), Kinloch Elementary School (557 students), and Highview Elementary School (395 students). See the Crestwood School District district page for the complete list.