Enrollment
381
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Traditional School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Traditional School
Riverside Traditional School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 381 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #239, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Riverside Traditional School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Riverside Elementary District (4257) also operates Kings Ridge School (371 students) and Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) (47 students) alongside Riverside Traditional School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverside Traditional School compares
Riverside Traditional School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Elementary District (4257), which includes Riverside Traditional School.
$12,049
Per student
-8%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 5.2%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverside Traditional School a good school?
Riverside Traditional School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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