- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Riverview West School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Riverview West School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001623
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview West School of Excellence earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #28 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview West School of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview West School of Excellence ranks #28 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Riverview West School of Excellence held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.9 → 76.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 273384001623 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 4.4:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Riverview West School of Excellence held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.9 → 76.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Riverview West School of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 297
Riverview West School of Excellence
297 students
What this shows Riverview West School of Excellence reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview West School of Excellence compares
Riverview West School of Excellence held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 72% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.7%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 10.8%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Riverview West School of Excellence is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview West School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview West School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview West School of Excellence
How many students attend Riverview West School of Excellence?
Riverview West School of Excellence has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview West School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview West School of Excellence is 4.4:1, which is 72% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview West School of Excellence?
73.2% of students at Riverview West School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview West School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Riverview West School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview West School of Excellence?
Riverview West School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 West School of Excellence rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview West School of Excellence ranks #28 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Riverview West School of Excellence, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.