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Riverside Elementary School

220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverside Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1074 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School is ranked #1074 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Riverside Elementary School often compared to?
Riverside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
472 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.

School Reviews
5   7/9/2012
The teachers are amazing! They really teach! The students are the focus at this school.
- Posted by Parent - marya

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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