Below Average
#1656 of 1,992 schools in MN
Riverview Elementary
Elementary School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington, MN
A Farmington Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4100 208TH ST WEST, Farmington, MN 55024
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverview Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average413/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$123,582
Median home value
$350,500
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Academy - GrammarCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Farmington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Akin Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Meadowview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 621 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Farmington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Elementary is listed in FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Elementary
Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Farmington, MN, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 585 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Elementary
What grades does Riverview Elementary serve?
Riverview Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Elementary rank in MN?
Riverview Elementary ranks #1,656 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Riverview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Riverview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverview Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Elementary?
19.1% of students at Riverview Elementary 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
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (651) 460-1600
- Area population (ZIP 55024)
- 36,681
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 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 55024; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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