Riverside Elementary
#574 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#40238 of 50,301 nationally
About Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a public elementary located in Emporia, in the Emporia school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 385 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 574th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 385.
There are 8 schools in Emporia; Riverside Elementary ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Riverside Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Riverside Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walnut Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 1.7 km away
Logan Ave Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students · 1.7 km away
W A White Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 2.1 km away
Village Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 3.0 km away
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students · 4.1 km away
Emporia Middle School
Emporia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students · 4.5 km away
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 5.1 km away
NLC Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students · 14 km away
Olpe Jr./Sr. High School
Olpe · Public high · Grades 6–12
179 students · 15 km away
Olpe Elementary
Olpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
149 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Washington Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Rex Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
MacArthur Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Mission Trail Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
Morgan Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Elementary a good school?
Riverside Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #574 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Riverside Elementary rank in Kansas?
Riverside Elementary ranks #574 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #40238 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary had 385 students in 2025.
Is Riverside Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Riverside Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Riverside Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverside Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.