- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeside, CA
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062079002497
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Riverview Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 062079002497 · Lakeside, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 21.3:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (724 students)
Riverview Elementary shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 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
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- This school
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- Lemon Crest El
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 39.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Riverview Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Crest 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
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Lemon Crest Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lindo Park Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 20:1 students per teacher
Winter Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
269 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Union Alternative Education
Alternative education program
138 students 46:1 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Riverview Elementary?
18.9% 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 44.3% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Riverview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (724 students), Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), and Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.