- Enrollment
- 3,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, IN
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180327000443
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN.
School address
District: Elkhart Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180327000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180327000443 · Elkhart, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 19.1:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart High School (3,073 students)
Riverview Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart High S
Elkhart High School
3,073 students
- West Side Midd 569
West Side Middle School
569 students
- North Side Mid 563
North Side Middle School
563 students
- Roosevelt Stea 531
Roosevelt Steam Academy
531 students
- Cleveland Elem 519
Cleveland Elementary School
519 students
- This school 439
Riverview Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$15,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 36.2%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Riverview Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Community Schools reports $15,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Elkhart
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
Standard public school
531 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mary Daly Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Feeser Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Osolo Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Monger Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Elkhart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Elementary School rank among schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 schools in Elkhart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Community Schools?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Elkhart Community Schools also operates Elkhart High School (3,073 students), West Side Middle School (569 students), and North Side Middle School (563 students). See the Elkhart Community Schools district page for the complete list.