Very Good
#428 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
Riverview Pk-8
Elementary School · Thompson School District R-2j · Johnstown, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3550 BARKWOOD DRIVE, Johnstown, CO 80534
- Math 31% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Pk-8 score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 37% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Riverview Pk-8 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,234/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$132,320
Median home value
$509,500
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,188 | Compare → |
| Elwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| New Vision Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,006 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thompson School District R-2j
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #5 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Pk-8 is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Pk-8
Riverview Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Johnstown, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 696 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Pk-8
What grades does Riverview Pk-8 serve?
Riverview Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Pk-8?
Riverview Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Pk-8 is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Pk-8 rank in CO?
Riverview Pk-8 ranks #428 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Riverview Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Riverview Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Pk-8 has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Riverview Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Riverview Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Riverview Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Pk-8?
31.5% of students at Riverview Pk-8 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 696
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (970) 613-7000
- Area population (ZIP 80534)
- 19,696
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80534; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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