Enrollment
270
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, MD
Riviera Beach Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riviera Beach Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240006000121
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riviera Beach Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riviera Beach Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riviera Beach Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD.
School address
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240006000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riviera Beach Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riviera Beach Elementary
Riviera Beach Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Pasadena, Maryland, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.6% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pasadena's public schools, it stands alongside High Point Elementary (665 students): Riviera Beach Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students) and North County High (2,161 students) alongside Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach Elementary compares
Riviera Beach Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 7% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Maryland - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Riviera Beach Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, which includes Riviera Beach Elementary.
$16,620
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Riviera Beach Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadneck High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annapolis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meade High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riviera Beach Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Pasadena
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Bodkin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jacobsville Elementary
Standard public school
474 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pasadena Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fort Smallwood Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riviera Beach Elementary
How many students attend Riviera Beach Elementary?
Riviera Beach Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riviera Beach Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 Riviera Beach Elementary?
45.6% of students at Riviera Beach Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riviera Beach Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riviera Beach Elementary is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Pasadena, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riviera Beach Elementary?
Riviera Beach Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riviera Beach Elementary rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Riviera Beach Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Pasadena, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
Is Riviera Beach Elementary a good school?
Riviera Beach Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Maryland 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 Anne Arundel County Public Schools?
Besides Riviera Beach Elementary, Anne Arundel County Public Schools also operates Glen Burnie High (2,226 students), North County High (2,161 students), and Broadneck High (2,143 students). See the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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