Enrollment
757
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, CO
Riverview Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540006819
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Pk-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Pk-8 has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Pk-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540006819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Pk-8 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Pk-8
Riverview Pk-8 is a large combined-grade school in Johnstown, Colorado, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 47% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students) and Mountain View High School (1,074 students) alongside Riverview Pk-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverview Pk-8 compares
Riverview Pk-8 on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
25
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Riverview Pk-8 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Riverview Pk-8.
$15,018
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverview Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Pk-8
How many students attend Riverview Pk-8?
Riverview Pk-8 has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Pk-8 is 24.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Pk-8?
21.3% of students at Riverview Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Pk-8 is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Johnstown, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Pk-8?
Riverview Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Pk-8 rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Pk-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Riverview Pk-8 a good school?
Riverview Pk-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Riverview Pk-8, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.
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