Excellent
#211 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 9% in state
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary School · Dawson County · Dawsonville, GA
A Dawson County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
370 Dawson Forest Rd E, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,108/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,953
Median home value
$336,600
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30534; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 1,135 | Compare → |
| Black's Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Chrysalis Experiential Academy Inc. Dba Promise PrPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 4–12 | 4.0 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 646 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dawson County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Elementary School is listed in Dawson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dawsonville, GA, part of Dawson County, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Elementary School
What grades does Riverview Elementary School serve?
Riverview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Elementary School rank in GA?
Riverview Elementary School ranks #211 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Riverview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Riverview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riverview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riverview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Riverview Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dawson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (706) 265-3246
- Area population (ZIP 30534)
- 33,191
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30534; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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