Enrollment
357
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cordova, CA
Riverview Stem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Stem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389001579
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Stem Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Stem Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Stem Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Stem Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Stem Elementary
Riverview Stem Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rancho Cordova, California, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the California average.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 552 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rancho Cordova's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunrise Elementary (1,235 students): Riverview Stem Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.8:1 vs 30.9:1).
Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students) and Cordova High (1,944 students) alongside Riverview Stem Elementary.
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 Stem Elementary compares
Riverview Stem Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 34.2%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 15.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Riverview Stem Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Folsom-Cordova Unified, which includes Riverview Stem Elementary.
$13,871
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Stem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Stem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cordova
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunrise Elementary
Standard public school
1,235 students 30.9:1 students per teacher
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Williamson Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Cordova Villa Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Navigator Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Stem Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Stem Elementary?
Riverview Stem Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cordova, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Stem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Stem Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Stem Elementary?
10.2% of students at Riverview Stem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Stem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Stem Elementary is Asian at 34.2% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Stem Elementary?
Riverview Stem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Stem Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Stem Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Rancho Cordova, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rancho Cordova on the city page.
Is Riverview Stem Elementary a good school?
Riverview Stem Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Riverview Stem Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.
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