Excellent
#84 of 967 schools in NE
Top 9% in state
Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Elementary School · Riverside Public Schools · Spalding, NE
An elementary school in Spalding, NE where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 S ASH PO BOX 220, Spalding, NE 68665
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Elementary - Spalding score 70% 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 21 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Elementary - Spalding 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,917
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary - Cedar RapidsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 79 | 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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 - Spalding is listed in RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Elementary - Spalding
Riverside Elementary - Spalding is a public elementary school in Spalding, NE, part of Riverside Public Schools, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary - Spalding
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Spalding serve?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary - Spalding is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary - Spalding rank in NE?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks #84 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Riverside Elementary - Spalding's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 - Spalding?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary - Spalding has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Riverside Elementary - Spalding a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary - Spalding is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary - Spalding a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary - Spalding is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
48.0% of students at Riverside Elementary - Spalding 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
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Greeley County
- Phone
- (308) 497-2431
- Area population (ZIP 68665)
- 767
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 68665; 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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