- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spotsylvania, VA
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364000987
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Riverview Elementary grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 510364000987 · Spotsylvania, VA Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Riverview Elementary grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 691
Riverview Elementary
691 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Riverview Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Spotsylvania
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Courthouse Road Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Brock Road Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilderness Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Spotsylvania Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Courtland Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Livingston Elementary
Standard public school
479 students 17.7:1 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary?
67.5% of students at Riverview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.