Excellent
#46 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Riverside Primary School
Elementary School · Riverside · Elwood, KS
An elementary school in Elwood, KS where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 368, Elwood, KS 66024
- Math 92% proficient (2010)
- Reading 87% proficient (2010)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Primary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside Primary 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 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 | 2.8 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
- #1 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 Primary School is listed in Riverside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Primary School
Riverside Primary School is a public elementary school in Elwood, KS, part of Riverside, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Primary School
What grades does Riverside Primary School serve?
Riverside Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Primary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Primary School rank in KS?
Riverside Primary School ranks #46 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riverside Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Primary School has 92% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Is Riverside Primary School a charter school?
No, Riverside Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Primary School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Primary School?
57.1% of students at Riverside Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Doniphan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 2010 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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