Riverside School District
School District · Elwood, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,988
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,988
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#77 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,988
$2,266 vs Kansas median
District size
654 students
Typical than Kansas median
About Riverside
Riverside is a Elwood, Kansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 654 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $12,988 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Riverside is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside Intermediate, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Riverside students show an average math proficiency of 18.6% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riverside, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverside with test data.
Schools in Riverside
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Elwood
- Total Enrollment
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riverside?
Riverside has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Riverside?
The average composite rating for Riverside is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Riverside?
Riverside spends $12,988 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverside?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riverside is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riverside?
Riverside Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Riverside with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Riverside?
Across schools in Riverside with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Riverside compare to other districts in Kansas?
Riverside has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Riverside with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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