Serving 947 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 947 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Riverside Elementary School's student population of 947 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
947 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Riverside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1285 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School, Antioch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
947 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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