Average
#493 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 48% in state
Riverside East Elem. School
Elementary School · RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
P O BOX 699, Caraway, AR 72419
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
123
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#493 of 1,036
In district
#2 of 3
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Riverside East Elem. School
Elementary School in Caraway · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Riverside East Elem. School
Riverside East Elem. School is a public elementary school in Caraway, AR, part of RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Riverside East Elem.
School serves approximately 123 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverside East Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Riverside East Elem. School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- AR avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 123 students, Riverside East Elem. School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Riverside East Elem. School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
37% of students at Riverside East Elem. School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Riverside East Elem. School — Students at Riverside East Elem. School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR ATLAS (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.0/10.
How Riverside East Elem. School Compares
See how Riverside East Elem. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
P O BOX 699, Caraway, AR 72419
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverside East Elem. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Leachville), which scores notably higher. Another option is LEPANTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 10.2 miles away, in nearby Lepanto), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 7.4 miles away, in nearby Lake City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Caraway, see our Caraway schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL Lake City | 7.4 mi | 8.0 |
| RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Lake City | 7.5 mi | 5.0 |
| BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Monette | 9.1 mi | 5.8 |
| LEPANTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lepanto | 10.2 mi | 8.2 |
| EAST POINSETT CO. HIGH SCHOOL Lepanto | 10.2 mi | 7.9 |
| BUFFALO ISLAND CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Leachville | 12.6 mi | 8.5 |
| TRUMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL Trumann | 11.4 mi | 3.8 |
| TRUMANN PREK AND PARENT CENTER Trumann | 11.6 mi | 3.1 |
| TRUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Trumann | 11.7 mi | 2.8 |
| TRUMANN HIGH SCHOOL Trumann | 12.1 mi | 4.0 |
| MANILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Manila | 13.3 mi | 6.6 |
| MANILA HIGH SCHOOL Manila | 13.3 mi | 6.2 |
| BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay | 12.5 mi | 5.1 |
| BAY HIGH SCHOOL Bay | 12.5 mi | 6.7 |
| MARKED TREE HIGH SCHOOL Marked Tree | 16.5 mi | 4.6 |
| MARKED TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Marked Tree | 16.6 mi | 5.1 |
| TYRONZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tyronza | 19.0 mi | 8.0 |
| RIVERCREST JR HIGH PREP ACADEMY Wilson | 16.6 mi | 9.2 |
| ACADEMIES AT RIVERCREST HIGH SCHOOL Wilson | 16.7 mi | 6.4 |
| BROOKLAND HIGH SCHOOL Brookland | 16.8 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 72419 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,328
Median Home Value
$76,500
Median Rent
$550/mo
Population
1,452
College Educated
14.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty Rate
21%
Median Age
35.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MARVIN PRIMARY SCHOOL Mulberry, AR | 6.5 |
| BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bradley, AR | 6.4 |
| OZARK ADVENTIST SCHOOL Gentry, AR | 6.6 |
| ST PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Pocahontas, AR | 6.4 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Jonesboro, AR | 6.3 |
| COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL Vandervoort, AR | 6.7 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (870) 482-3351
Resources & Links
District
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 735
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,289
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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