- Enrollment
- 2,620
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CT
Riverside School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090171000308
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Riverside, CT.
School address
District: Greenwich School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090171000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Riverside School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 090171000308 · Riverside, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.6:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwich High School (2,620 students)
Riverside School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Riverside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwich High
Greenwich High School
2,620 students
- Eastern Middle 797
Eastern Middle School
797 students
- Western Middle 563
Western Middle School
563 students
- Central Middle 483
Central Middle School
483 students
- This school 440
Riverside School
440 students
- North Mianus S 423
North Mianus School
423 students
What this shows Riverside School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside School compares
Riverside School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 94% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Riverside School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenwich School District reports $31,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mianus School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside School
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CT. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside School?
2.3% of students at Riverside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Riverside, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside School?
Riverside School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside School rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Riverside, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greenwich School District?
Besides Riverside School, Greenwich School District also operates Greenwich High School (2,620 students), Eastern Middle School (797 students), and Western Middle School (563 students). See the Greenwich School District district page for the complete list.