- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, CO
Riverside School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080624001098
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Castle, CO.
School address
District: Garfield School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080624001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Riverside School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 080624001098 · New Castle, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Rifle High School (778 students)
Riverside School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Riverside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rifle High Sch
Rifle High School
778 students
- Coal Ridge Hig
Coal Ridge High School
578 students
- Rifle Middle S
Rifle Middle School
552 students
- This school
Riverside School
483 students
- Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley Elementary School
462 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Riverside School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside School compares
Riverside School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.8%
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
$13,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 46.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Riverside School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield School District No. Re-2 reports $13,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coal Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rifle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside School
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, CO. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 13.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% 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 School?
36.8% of students at Riverside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in New Castle, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside School?
Riverside School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Castle, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Besides Riverside School, Garfield School District No. Re-2 also operates Rifle High School (778 students), Coal Ridge High School (578 students), and Rifle Middle School (552 students). See the Garfield School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.