Very Good
#289 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Riverside Intermediate
Elementary School · Riverside · Elwood, KS
An elementary school in Elwood, KS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 368, Elwood, KS 66024
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Intermediate score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside Intermediate 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elwood), 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
$68,047
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of St. JosephPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Carden Park ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Edison Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Lindbergh Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverside
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Intermediate is listed in Riverside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Intermediate
Riverside Intermediate is a public elementary school in Elwood, KS, part of Riverside, serving approximately 138 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Intermediate
What grades does Riverside Intermediate serve?
Riverside Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate?
Riverside Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Intermediate rank in KS?
Riverside Intermediate ranks #289 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riverside Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Intermediate has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Riverside Intermediate a charter school?
No, Riverside Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Riverside Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Intermediate?
56.5% of students at Riverside Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Doniphan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (913) 365-6735
- Area population (ZIP 66024)
- 684
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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