Very Good
#135 of 864 schools in NM
Top 16% in state
Riverside Elementary
Elementary School · GADSDEN
4085 MCNUTT RD, Sunland Park, NM 88063
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#135 of 864
In Sunland Park
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#8 of 26
GADSDEN
Academic growth
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Riverside Elementary
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About Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunland Park, NM, part of GADSDEN. Riverside Elementary serves approximately 557 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Riverside Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.5
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Riverside Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Riverside Elementary — Students at Riverside Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Riverside Elementary Compares
See how Riverside Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4085 MCNUTT RD, Sunland Park, NM 88063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverside Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE (rated 8.4/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby El Paso), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby El Paso), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sunland Park, see our Sunland Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL El Paso | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
| SANTA TERESA MIDDLE Santa Teresa | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| ESCUELA MONTESSORI DEL VALLE El Paso | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| ST MARKS SCHOOL El Paso | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY Sunland Park | 1.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ZACH WHITE EL El Paso | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI El Paso | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| GADSDEN ADMIN COMPLEX PREK CENTER Sunland Park | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE El Paso | 2.3 mi | 8.4 |
| DON HASKINS PK-8 El Paso | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| EL PASO ACADEMY WEST El Paso | 3.1 mi | 5.4 |
| DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS El Paso | 3.3 mi | 6.0 |
| GUERRERO EL El Paso | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| WILLIAM C HERRERA EL El Paso | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER NO 3 El Paso | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY El Paso | 3.7 mi | 8.3 |
| MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER El Paso | 3.5 mi | — |
| CORONADO H S El Paso | 3.4 mi | 6.6 |
| HOWARD BURNHAM EL El Paso | 3.7 mi | 5.9 |
| FRANKLIN H S El Paso | 4.0 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,947
Median Home Value
$121,900
Median Rent
$763/mo
Population
11,282
College Educated
13.1%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
26.2 min
Poverty Rate
29.3%
Median Age
30.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DOUBLE EAGLE ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 7.8 |
| JORNADA ELEMENTARY Las Cruces, NM | 7.8 |
| PINON ELEMENTARY Santa Fe, NM | 7.8 |
| SHIWI TS'ANA ELEMENTARY Zuni, NM | 7.8 |
| PINON ELEMENTARY White Rock, NM | 7.7 |
| YESO ELEMENTARY Artesia, NM | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riverside Elementary
What grades does Riverside Elementary serve?
Riverside Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Elementary rank in NM?
Riverside Elementary ranks #135 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Riverside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Riverside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Elementary a charter school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Riverside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Elementary?
100.0% of students at Riverside 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6203
Resources & Links
District
GADSDEN- District Enrollment
- 12,130
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,250
- District Rank
- #8 of 26
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