- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Riverside Traditional School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Traditional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040702000581
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Traditional School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Traditional School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Traditional School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Riverside Elementary District (4257) · Arizona
NCES ID 040702000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Riverside Traditional School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040702000581 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 17.3:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Ridge School (371 students)
Riverside Traditional School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Riverside Traditional School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverside Traditional School
381 students
- Kings Ridge Sc
Kings Ridge School
371 students
- Maricopa Insti 47
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
47 students
- Riverside Elem 5
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch
5 students
What this shows Riverside Traditional School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Traditional School compares
Riverside Traditional School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Arizona - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.5%
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
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
African American 20.2%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Riverside Traditional School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Elementary District (4257) reports $12,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Traditional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Traditional School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Traditional School
How many students attend Riverside Traditional School?
Riverside Traditional School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Traditional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Traditional School is 17.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Traditional School?
71.0% of students at Riverside Traditional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Traditional School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Traditional School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Traditional School?
Riverside Traditional School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Traditional School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Traditional School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
Besides Riverside Traditional School, Riverside Elementary District (4257) also operates Kings Ridge School (371 students), Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) (47 students), and Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch (5 students). See the Riverside Elementary District (4257) district page for the complete list.