- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Riverview Pk-8 grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 080540006819 · Johnstown, CO Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 24.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Riverview Pk-8 grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Riverview Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school
Riverview Pk-8
757 students
What this shows Riverview Pk-8 reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Pk-8 compares
Riverview Pk-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,074
- 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
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 (~757 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.