- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawsonville, GA
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130165004005
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Dawsonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Dawsonville, GA.
School address
District: Dawson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130165004005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 130165004005 · Dawsonville, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 15.4:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson County High School (880 students)
Riverview Elementary School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dawson County
Dawson County High School
880 students
- Robinson Eleme
Robinson Elementary School
648 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Middle School
641 students
- Dawson County
Dawson County Junior High
603 students
- Black's Mill E
Black's Mill Elementary School
570 students
- This school
Riverview Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Riverview Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson County reports $15,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson County Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dawsonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawsonville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary School?
45.0% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Dawsonville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dawsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Dawsonville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dawsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Dawson County?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Dawson County also operates Dawson County High School (880 students), Robinson Elementary School (648 students), and Dawson County Middle School (641 students). See the Dawson County district page for the complete list.