- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hastings, MN
Riverside School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002602600
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hastings, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 917 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002602600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Riverside School held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270002602600 · Hastings, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 8.5:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students)
Riverside School held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Riverside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 917 Transition
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
133 students
- Dakota Cty. Al
Dakota Cty. Alc
112 students
- 917 Sun
917 Sun
94 students
- West Heights A
West Heights Alc
54 students
- Tea 41
Tea
41 students
- This school 17
Riverside School
17 students
What this shows Riverside School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside School compares
Riverside School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
African American 41.2%
Two or More 23.5%
White 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Riverside School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Riverside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Cty. Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 917 Sun | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Heights Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tea | Larger | 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
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside School
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has 17 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hastings, MN. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% 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?
73.9% of students at Riverside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Hastings, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside School?
Riverside School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hastings, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hastings on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 917?
Besides Riverside School, Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students), Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students), and 917 Sun (94 students). See the Intermediate School District 917 district page for the complete list.