- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonawanda, NY
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362874003905
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362874003905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
366 on latest CCD 362874003905 · Tonawanda, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tonawanda Middle/High School (891 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 schools in Tonawanda. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tonawanda Midd
Tonawanda Middle/High School
891 students
- This school
Riverview Elementary School
366 students
- Mullen Element 303
Mullen Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary School vs New York and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$19,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Tonawanda City School District reports $19,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mullen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonawanda, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Riverview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, Tonawanda City School District also operates Tonawanda Middle/High School (891 students) and Mullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.