Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary is a regular public elementary school nestled in the suburbs of Richmond, California. Serving kindergarten through sixth grade, the school houses 345 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. Riverside Elementary benefits from having 16 full-time equivalent teachers to support its diverse learning community.

While academic performance metrics show room for improvement—state ranking #6870 out of 9,566 schools in California and an ELA proficiency rate of 28% and a math proficiency rate of 19%—Riverside Elementary remains committed to nurturing the development and well-being of its students. The school's setting is ideal for families seeking a suburban environment with easy access to local amenities and community resources. Located at 1300 Amador Street, Riverside Elementary is part of a vibrant suburban neighborhood in Contra Costa County.

While current test scores at Riverside Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 21.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.