Below Average
#722 of 967 schools in NE
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
Elementary School · Riverside Public Schools · Cedar Rapids, NE
An elementary school in Cedar Rapids, NE serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
408 W DAYTON ST, Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low130/100K
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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
$63,958
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary - SpaldingEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 50 | 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.
Riverside Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is listed in RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, NE, part of Riverside Public Schools, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids serve?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids rank in NE?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids ranks #722 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
49.4% of students at Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids 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
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Phone
- (308) 358-0640
- Area population (ZIP 68627)
- 679
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 68627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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