- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlier, CA
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002375
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlier · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Riverview Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 061970002375 · Parlier, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 26.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Riverview Elementary grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 509
Riverview Elementary
509 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
White 16.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Riverview Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Parlier
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
John C Martinez Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary?
54.9% of students at Riverview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Parlier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Riverview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Parlier?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Parlier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parlier on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.