Riverview Pk-8

Riverview Pk-8 is a public elementary and middle school located in Johnstown, Colorado, serving 696 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Thompson School District R-2j, which is ranked 43 out of 115 school districts in the state.

Riverview Pk-8 has consistently ranked in the middle range of Colorado elementary schools, with student performance on CMAS tests generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Science. The school's dropout rates are relatively high, ranging from 1.3% to 2.1% over the past few years, and chronic absenteeism has been steadily increasing, reaching 27.7% in the most recent year. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 17.55% in 2021-2022 to 31.47% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverview Pk-8 generally performs worse than other schools in the Thompson School District, such as Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball, High Plains School, and Garfield Elementary School, which have higher student performance, lower dropout rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. However, Riverview Pk-8 outperforms some schools outside the district, such as Winona Elementary and Truscott Elementary, which have even lower student proficiency rates and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch. The charter school, New Vision Charter School, located within the Thompson School District, significantly outperforms Riverview Pk-8 across all academic measures.