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#2807 of 3,192 schools in MI

Riverside Elementary School

Elementary School · Constantine Public School District · Constantine, MI

A Constantine Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 WEST 6TH ST, Constantine, MI 49042

  • Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,326
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Riverside Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverside 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$72,536

Median home value

$161,500

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4K–53.2 mi355Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Constantine Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside Elementary School is listed in Constantine Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Constantine, MI, part of Constantine Public School District, serving approximately 272 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,807 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverside Elementary School

What grades does Riverside Elementary School serve?

Riverside Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?

Riverside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverside Elementary School rank in MI?

Riverside Elementary School ranks #2,807 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Riverside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Riverside Elementary School a charter school?

No, Riverside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Riverside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary School?

67.3% of students at Riverside 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 49042)
4,695
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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 49042; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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