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#493 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 48% in state
Riverside East Elem. School
Elementary School · Riverside School District · Caraway, AR
An elementary school in Caraway, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P O BOX 699, Caraway, AR 72419
- Math 22% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside East Elem. School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside East Elem. School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caraway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,328
Median home value
$76,500
Median rent
$550/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside West Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverside School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside East Elem. School is listed in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside East Elem. School
Riverside East Elem. School is a public elementary school in Caraway, AR, part of Riverside School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside East Elem. School
What grades does Riverside East Elem. School serve?
Riverside East Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Riverside East Elem. School?
Riverside East Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside East Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside East Elem. School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside East Elem. School rank in AR?
Riverside East Elem. School ranks #493 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Riverside East Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside East Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverside East Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside East Elem. School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside East Elem. School a charter school?
No, Riverside East Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside East Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Riverside East Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside East Elem. School?
77.2% of students at Riverside East Elem. School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (870) 482-3351
- Area population (ZIP 72419)
- 1,452
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72419; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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