Excellent
#148 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 14% in state
Riverside West Elem. School
Elementary School · Riverside School District · Lake City, AR
An elementary school in Lake City, AR where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 178, Lake City, AR 72437
- Math 36% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside West Elem. School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside West 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake City), 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
$58,177
Median home value
$141,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72437; 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 East Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 123 | 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
- #1 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 West Elem. School is listed in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside West Elem. School
Riverside West Elem. School is a public elementary school in Lake City, AR, part of Riverside School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside West Elem. School
What grades does Riverside West Elem. School serve?
Riverside West Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Riverside West Elem. School?
Riverside West Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside West Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside West Elem. School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside West Elem. School rank in AR?
Riverside West Elem. School ranks #148 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Riverside West Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside West Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 West Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside West Elem. School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside West Elem. School a charter school?
No, Riverside West Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside West Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Riverside West Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside West Elem. School?
64.1% of students at Riverside West 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (870) 237-8222
- Area population (ZIP 72437)
- 3,386
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 72437; 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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