- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Rapids, MI
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260578004209
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Big Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260578004209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 260578004209 · Big Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rapids High School (755 students)
Riverview Elementary School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Rapids Hig
Big Rapids High School
755 students
- Big Rapids Mid
Big Rapids Middle School
644 students
- This school
Riverview Elementary School
346 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary School
336 students
- Big Rapids Vir 115
Big Rapids Virtual School
115 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 346 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Riverview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Rapids Public Schools reports $12,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 57.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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?
48.0% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Big Rapids Public Schools also operates Big Rapids High School (755 students), Big Rapids Middle School (644 students), and Brookside Elementary School (336 students). See the Big Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.