Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids's student population of 82 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Hispanic
12%
23%
White
88%
61%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids's ranking?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is ranked #420 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
82 students attend Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids offer ?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids part of?
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids is part of Riverside School District.
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