- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, IN
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180639001119
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IN.
School address
District: Marion Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180639001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180639001119 · Marion, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,058 students)
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.6 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
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,058 students
- Justice Thurgo
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
500 students
- Frances Slocum
Frances Slocum Elem School
473 students
- John L Mccullo
John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
455 students
- John W Kendall 409
John W Kendall Elem School
409 students
- This school 393
Riverview Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 393 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,334
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 18.3%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Riverview Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion Community Schools reports $14,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frances Slocum Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Kendall Elem School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Marion
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, IN. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary School?
71.2% 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 White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Marion, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Community Schools?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Marion Community Schools also operates Marion High School (1,058 students), Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd (500 students), and Frances Slocum Elem School (473 students). See the Marion Community Schools district page for the complete list.