Tomas Rivera Elementary

Public K-6

 20440 Red Poppy Ln.
       Riverside, CA  92508-3256


(951) 697-5757

District: Riverside Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1424th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,362 Help


Students who attend Tomas Rivera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Amelia Earhart Middle
High:    Martin Luther King Junior High
    Riverside STEM Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.4%
White:
31.5%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Compare Details Tomas Rivera Elementary ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.04. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), White (31.5%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomas Rivera Elementary is 25.4. 24 elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomas Rivera Elementary is $8,362, which is the 8th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tomas Rivera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomas Rivera Elementary 1424th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Tomas Rivera Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Riverside Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Unified 781st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tomas Rivera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.49 1056th 4809 78.0%
2005 78.13 1011th 4822 79.0%
2006 69.90 1343rd 4818 72.1%
2007 75.02 1172nd 5113 77.1%
2008 75.92 1147th 5113 77.6%
2009 77.55 1108th 5193 78.7%
2010 78.95 1047th 5314 80.3%
2011 73.65 1318th 5377 75.5%
2012 80.16 1023rd 5390 81.0%
2013 79.78 1068th 5530 80.7%
2015 71.16 1451st 5611 74.1%
2016 71.72 1450th 5614 74.2%
2017 74.42 1363rd 5692 76.1%
2018 79.02 1185th 5662 79.1%
2019 81.76 1086th 5789 81.2%
2022 70.81 1579th 5883 73.2%
2023 74.04 1418th 5848 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.10 388th 445 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.22 203rd 2416 91.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.60 943rd 5084 81.5%
2019 78.25 788th 5173 84.8%
2022 75.49 934th 5264 82.3%
2023 71.17 1153rd 5355 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.20 1122nd 5413 79.3%
2019 77.99 1170th 5492 78.7%
2022 76.29 1270th 5635 77.5%
2023 80.30 1079th 5595 80.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.87 138th 2128 93.5%
2019 76.70 391st 2585 84.9%
2022 57.64 641st 2227 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 1154th 5431 78.8%
2019 82.51 933rd 5510 83.1%
2022 62.42 1841st 5663 67.5%
2023 63.60 1775th 5627 68.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.35 442nd 4830 90.8%
2019 89.00 338th 4963 93.2%
2022 75.85 902nd 5084 82.3%
2023 72.04 1070th 5079 78.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tomas Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.48 1099th 2737 59.8%
2019 68.51 881st 2834 68.9%
2022 59.14 1185th 2726 56.5%
2023 70.14 796th 2659 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, August 19, 2018

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and staff. The new principal, Mrs. Flores-Bertrand is amazing. She is doing great things for the staff, students and school itself. She is extremely caring and easy to talk to. I could not be more proud to be at this school for the next 9 years with my kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tomas Rivera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 315 53 48 128 3 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 315 53 48 128 3 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 378 59 49 135 4 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 440 63 54 150 4 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 497 83 62 171 4 n/a n/a 0 817
2000 601 108 64 200 5 n/a n/a 0 978
2001 633 107 86 243 3 n/a n/a 0 1072
2002 515 61 93 239 4 n/a n/a 0 912
2003 515 61 93 239 4 n/a n/a 0 912
2004 496 52 87 257 2 n/a n/a 0 894
2005 503 60 83 257 2 n/a n/a 1 906
2006 519 79 104 278 3 n/a n/a 1 984
2007 433 82 76 249 4 n/a n/a 4 848
2008 417 71 79 240 4 n/a n/a 0 811
2009 388 64 65 228 3 10 21 0 779
2010 380 56 51 230 5 7 38 0 767
2011 334 55 57 226 4 7 50 0 733
2012 293 43 53 225 4 4 47 0 669
2013 298 44 44 240 1 2 45 0 674
2014 295 37 43 264 0 2 57 0 698
2015 312 41 45 294 1 0 62 0 755
2016 282 49 47 299 2 3 57 0 739
2017 278 46 47 315 1 2 52 0 741
2018 267 37 39 330 0 0 53 0 726
2019 262 32 39 340 0 1 66 0 740
2020 248 41 43 352 1 1 58 0 744
2021 214 35 39 338 1 2 46 0 675
2022 214 29 40 356 1 1 57 0 698
2023 225 32 46 353 1 2 56 0 715

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tomas Rivera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 547 19.5 28.1 12.8
1996 547 19.5 28.1 12.8
1997 625 25.0 25.0 11.5
1998 711 30.6 23.2 10.1
1999 817 37.0 22.1 8.8
2000 978 42.0 23.3 10.8
2001 1072 46.5 23.1 10.8
2002 912 40.0 22.8 8.7
2003 912 40.0 22.8 8.7
2004 894 38.0 23.5 8.9
2005 906 42.0 21.6 10.3
2006 984 41.0 24.0 13.3
2007 848 36.0 23.6 16.2
2008 811 40.0 20.3 16.3
2009 779 34.0 21.1 23.1
2010 767 32.8 23.3 28.7
2011 733 n/a n/a 29.2
2012 669 25.3 26.4 n/a
2013 674 25.1 26.7 36.8
2014 698 25.0 27.9 36
2015 755 28.0 26.9 36.8
2016 739 29.0 25.4 37.1
2017 741 29.0 25.5 31.3
2018 726 29.0 25.0 34.7
2019 740 28.0 26.4 38.2
2020 744 n/a n/a 36.3
2021 675 27.4 24.6 48.1
2022 698 27.1 25.7 52.1
2023 715 28.1 25.4 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tomas Rivera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 547 19.5 28.1 12.8
1996 547 19.5 28.1 12.8
1997 625 25.0 25.0 11.5
1998 711 30.6 23.2 10.1
1999 817 37.0 22.1 8.8
2000 978 42.0 23.3 10.8
2001 1072 46.5 23.1 10.8
2002 912 40.0 22.8 8.7
2003 912 40.0 22.8 8.7
2004 894 38.0 23.5 8.9
2005 906 42.0 21.6 10.3
2006 984 41.0 24.0 13.3
2007 848 36.0 23.6 16.2
2008 811 40.0 20.3 16.3
2009 779 34.0 21.1 23.1
2010 767 32.8 23.3 28.7
2011 733 n/a n/a 29.2
2012 669 25.3 26.4 n/a
2013 674 25.1 26.7 36.8
2014 698 25.0 27.9 36
2015 755 28.0 26.9 36.8
2016 739 29.0 25.4 37.1
2017 741 29.0 25.5 31.3
2018 726 29.0 25.0 34.7
2019 740 28.0 26.4 38.2
2020 744 n/a n/a 36.3
2021 675 27.4 24.6 48.1
2022 698 27.1 25.7 52.1
2023 715 28.1 25.4 50.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Tomas Rivera Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%0.0%0.0%17.0%88.0%98.0%100.0%88.0%85.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201997.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tomas Rivera Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,362

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomas Rivera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1086th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1418th of 5848 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Elementary)69.864.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)45.438.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Elementary)66.766.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)48.942.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Elementary)77.849
 28.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)4939.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Elementary)71.753.1
 18.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)4135.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Elementary)67.557.5
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)51.142.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Elementary)50.951.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)33.530.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Tomas Rivera Elementary)49.138
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Riverside Unified)28.328.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Elementary)68.856.1
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)51.941.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Elementary)43.838.8
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)36.228.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740715
 3.4%
African American3232
American Indian01
Asian3946
 17.9%
Hispanic340353
 3.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White262225
 14.1%
Two or More Races6656
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%50.8%
 12.5%


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Students at Tomas Rivera Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 31% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Tomas Rivera Elementary.

Tomas Rivera Elementary ranks 1424th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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