- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellwood City, PA
Riverside Ms
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421743007419
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Ms ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Riverside Beaver County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421743007419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Riverside Ms held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 421743007419 · Ellwood City, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside El Sch (667 students)
Riverside Ms held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Riverside Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside El S
Riverside El Sch
667 students
- Riverside Hs
Riverside Hs
461 students
- This school
Riverside Ms
307 students
What this shows Riverside Ms reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Ms compares
Riverside Ms 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Riverside Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Ms
How many students attend Riverside Ms?
Riverside Ms has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Ms?
40.1% of students at Riverside Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Ms?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Ms is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Ms?
Riverside Ms 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 Ms rank among public schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Riverside Beaver County Sd also operates Riverside El Sch (667 students) and Riverside Hs (461 students). See the Riverside Beaver County Sd district page for the complete list.