- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durango, CO
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080348000455
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080348000455 · Durango, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 12.5:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Durango High School (1,352 students)
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durango High S
Durango High School
1,352 students
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango
964 students
- Escalante Midd 461
Escalante Middle School
461 students
- Park Elementar 452
Park Elementary School
452 students
- This school 374
Riverview Elementary School
374 students
- Needham Elemen 367
Needham Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 20% in Colorado - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Riverview Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durango School District No. 9-R reports $14,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durango, CO. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% 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 School?
16.2% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Durango, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 School rank among schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durango on the city page.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Durango High School (1,352 students), Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), and Escalante Middle School (461 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.