- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, NJ
Riverside School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341341003190
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Princeton, NJ.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341341003190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Riverside School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341341003190 · Princeton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 8.7:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (1,518 students)
Riverside School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Riverside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
1,518 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
794 students
- Littlebrook Sc 374
Littlebrook School
374 students
- Johnson Park S 360
Johnson Park School
360 students
- Community Park 316
Community Park School
316 students
- This school 306
Riverside School
306 students
What this shows Riverside School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside School compares
Riverside School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,294
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 45.4%
Asian 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Riverside School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Public School District reports $29,294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littlebrook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Park School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside School
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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?
3.1% of students at Riverside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside School?
Riverside School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Princeton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Public School District?
Besides Riverside School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (1,518 students), Princeton Middle School (794 students), and Littlebrook School (374 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.