- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, NV
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 320030000746
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 29
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 Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Riverview Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 320030000746 · Dayton, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 19.7:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Riverview Elementary School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- Silverland Mid
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- This school 452
Riverview Elementary School
452 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 452 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 Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 60% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 60% in Nevada - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Riverview Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
2 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, NV. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 25% 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?
31.0% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Dayton, NV.
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 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 Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Dayton, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Silverland Middle School (677 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.