Enrollment
573
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271182004376
Riverview Elementary — Farmington, MN
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverview Elementary reports 573 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 14.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the Minnesota average and 73% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 327 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farmington Public School District spends $15,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.5% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverview Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 573 Top 80% in Minnesota — larger than 20% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 14.0% -67% vs state
NCES ID 271182004376
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.8
Students per counselor 327:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Riverview Elementary.
$15,796
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
Similar other schools in Farmington
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North Trail Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 16:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
600 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Akin Road Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative education program
1 students
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a other school in FARMINGTON, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARMINGTON, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.