- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, MN
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271182004376
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182004376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Riverview Elementary shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 271182004376 · Farmington, MN Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 13:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (2,153 students)
Riverview Elementary shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- Robert Boeckma 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- Levi P. Dodge 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- This school 573
Riverview Elementary
573 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Riverview Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Riverview Elementary?
14.0% of students at Riverview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students), Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), and Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.