Enrollment
364
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelley, ID
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160291001012
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shelley, Idaho, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Shelley Joint District spends $8,004 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students) and Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students) alongside Riverview Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Riverview Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelley Joint District, which includes Riverview Elementary School.
$8,004
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 17.2%
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.
How Riverview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Goodsell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelley, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelley on the city page.
Is Riverview Elementary School a good school?
Riverview Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), and Hazel Stuart Elementary School (373 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.
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