Riverside Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newland, North Carolina 28657 · Avery County Schools
#781 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#38430 of 50,301 nationally
About Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a public elementary located in Newland, in the Avery County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 98 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 781st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 98.
There are 5 schools in Newland; Riverside Elementary ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
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
- 98
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Riverside Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mayland Early College
Spruce Pine · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students · 6.2 km away
Mitchell High
Bakersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
482 students · 9.1 km away
Marjorie Williams Academy
Newland · Charter other · Grades K–12
130 students · 9.1 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students · 9.2 km away
Mitchell Middle School
Bakersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 9.2 km away
Crossnore Elementary
Crossnore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
184 students · 9.4 km away
Greenlee Primary
Spruce Pine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
246 students · 12 km away
Gouge Primary
Bakersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
144 students · 12 km away
Avery County High
Newland · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 12 km away
Avery Middle
Newland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Harkers Island Elementary
Harkers Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students
Carolina Community Academy
Roxboro · Public elementary · Grades K–2
91 students
Knotts Island Elementary
Knotts Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
91 students
South Toe Elementary
Burnsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
107 students
ECU Community School
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
108 students
Atlantic Elementary
Atlantic · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
88 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Elementary a good school?
Riverside Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 30.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #781 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
Riverside Elementary ranks #781 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #38430 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary had 98 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.