Riviera Elementary School

Summary:

Riviera Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, Florida, serving 696 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Riviera Elementary shares the same district and rating as nearby schools like University Park Elementary and Meadowlane Intermediate, it faces some unique challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0%, compared to 14.9% at Lockmar Elementary. Riviera's test scores also lag behind the district and state averages, with its 5th-grade science proficiency at 47% versus 58% for the Brevard District. Additionally, 71.84% of Riviera's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the surrounding schools.

Riviera Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 1106 out of 2064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1195 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement. However, Riviera does have a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.77% White, 21.26% African American, and 29.31% Hispanic. Nearby schools like Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar and Meadowlane Intermediate have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting Riviera may need to implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 351 Riviera Dr NE
       Palm Bay, FL  32905


(321) 676-4237

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1195th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,041 Help


Students who attend Riviera Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stone Magnet Middle School
High:    Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.8%
Hispanic:
29.3%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Riviera Elementary School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 42nd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Riviera Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.8%), Hispanic (29.3%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riviera Elementary School is 15.9. 48 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Riviera Elementary School employs 43.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riviera Elementary School is $11,041, which is the 28th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Riviera Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riviera Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.52 101st 199 49.2%
2005 59.86 114th 202 43.6%
2006 58.35 723rd 1688 57.2%
2007 52.31 910th 1786 49.0%
2008 52.18 902nd 1789 49.6%
2009 43.40 1115th 1847 39.6%
2010 53.11 966th 1919 49.7%
2011 38.42 1298th 1985 34.6%
2012 30.78 1421st 1984 28.4%
2013 35.13 1357th 2029 33.1%
2014 46.14 1106th 2064 46.4%
2016 40.59 1251st 2087 40.1%
2017 46.44 1132nd 2112 46.4%
2018 33.98 1428th 2118 32.6%
2019 44.55 1209th 2182 44.6%
2021 47.91 1132nd 2247 49.6%
2022 36.71 1401st 2219 36.9%
2023 50.55 1081st 2240 51.7%
2024 46.29 1195th 2256 47.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Riviera Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 562 130 28 45 1 n/a n/a 0 766
1991 677 198 29 71 3 n/a n/a 0 978
1992 669 188 26 84 4 n/a n/a 0 971
1993 707 228 33 94 3 n/a n/a 0 1065
1994 714 246 41 84 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
1995 644 232 35 130 5 n/a n/a 0 1046
1996 644 232 35 130 5 n/a n/a 0 1046
1997 606 243 37 114 5 n/a n/a 0 1005
1998 645 244 38 122 1 n/a n/a 0 1050
1999 480 179 31 106 2 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 461 204 30 123 2 n/a n/a 0 820
2001 397 193 26 127 5 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 361 198 26 126 4 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 361 198 26 126 4 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 347 188 23 132 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 310 185 19 160 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 286 140 25 169 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 252 133 21 144 4 n/a n/a 56 610
2008 252 112 21 127 1 n/a n/a 50 563
2009 240 147 19 130 0 n/a n/a 51 587
2010 244 138 15 120 0 n/a n/a 57 574
2011 251 156 9 174 2 1 51 0 644
2012 266 197 7 184 1 1 53 0 709
2013 286 220 9 183 0 1 59 0 758
2014 298 187 15 178 2 2 44 0 726
2015 264 178 13 199 1 3 56 0 714
2016 273 152 14 199 1 2 48 0 689
2017 244 149 12 187 1 1 53 0 647
2018 269 157 11 195 2 1 48 0 683
2019 261 182 13 176 1 1 58 0 692
2020 254 155 16 207 1 1 62 0 696
2021 199 136 11 162 1 3 48 0 560
2022 212 142 13 184 1 3 68 0 623
2023 242 148 16 204 2 4 80 0 696

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Riviera Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 766 38.0 20.1 39.3
1991 978 51.0 19.1 44.8
1992 971 52.0 18.6 29.9
1993 1065 54.0 19.7 34.7
1994 1089 59.0 18.5 39.4
1995 1046 61.0 17.1 49.8
1996 1046 61.0 17.1 49.8
1997 1005 63.0 16.0 53.5
1998 1050 65.0 16.2 50.2
1999 798 53.0 15.1 67.5
2000 820 49.0 16.7 68.2
2001 748 46.0 16.3 75
2002 715 45.0 15.9 65
2003 715 45.0 15.9 65
2004 692 49.0 14.1 64.9
2005 676 46.0 14.7 70.3
2006 623 46.0 13.5 63.2
2007 610 42.0 14.5 67.3
2008 563 41.0 13.7 63.7
2009 587 44.6 14.3 77.4
2010 574 43.0 13.3 82.2
2011 644 51.0 12.6 77
2012 709 51.0 13.9 79.3
2013 758 54.0 14.0 81.1
2014 726 57.0 12.7 78.4
2015 714 55.0 12.9 79.1
2016 689 53.0 13.0 80
2017 647 47.0 13.7 81
2018 683 49.0 13.9 77.2
2019 692 44.0 15.7 79.3
2020 696 46.0 15.1 78.6
2021 560 41.0 13.6 n/a
2022 623 38.0 16.3 63.9
2023 696 43.6 15.9 71.8

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 Riviera Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 766 38.0 20.1 39.3
1991 978 51.0 19.1 44.8
1992 971 52.0 18.6 29.9
1993 1065 54.0 19.7 34.7
1994 1089 59.0 18.5 39.4
1995 1046 61.0 17.1 49.8
1996 1046 61.0 17.1 49.8
1997 1005 63.0 16.0 53.5
1998 1050 65.0 16.2 50.2
1999 798 53.0 15.1 67.5
2000 820 49.0 16.7 68.2
2001 748 46.0 16.3 75
2002 715 45.0 15.9 65
2003 715 45.0 15.9 65
2004 692 49.0 14.1 64.9
2005 676 46.0 14.7 70.3
2006 623 46.0 13.5 63.2
2007 610 42.0 14.5 67.3
2008 563 41.0 13.7 63.7
2009 587 44.6 14.3 77.4
2010 574 43.0 13.3 82.2
2011 644 51.0 12.6 77
2012 709 51.0 13.9 79.3
2013 758 54.0 14.0 81.1
2014 726 57.0 12.7 78.4
2015 714 55.0 12.9 79.1
2016 689 53.0 13.0 80
2017 647 47.0 13.7 81
2018 683 49.0 13.9 77.2
2019 692 44.0 15.7 79.3
2020 696 46.0 15.1 78.6
2021 560 41.0 13.6 n/a
2022 623 38.0 16.3 63.9
2023 696 43.6 15.9 71.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riviera Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $982 (11.5%) $7,539 (88.5%) $8,521
2019 $1,000 (11.5%) $7,726 (88.6%) $8,725
2020 $1,081 (11.8%) $8,048 (88.2%) $9,129
2021 $1,722 (16.2%) $8,929 (83.8%) $10,651
2022 $1,841 (18.7%) $7,998 (81.3%) $9,837
2023 $2,359 (21.4%) $8,681 (78.6%) $11,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riviera Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1209th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1081st of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Elementary School)4838
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riviera Elementary School)4250
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Elementary School)5329
 24%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riviera Elementary School)5835
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Elementary School)4854
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riviera Elementary School)6740
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Riviera Elementary School)5753
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riviera Elementary School)4556
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riviera Elementary School)6561
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692696
 0.6%
African American182148
 18.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1316
 23.1%
Hispanic176204
 15.9%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White261242
 7.3%
Two or More Races5880
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%71.8%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riviera Elementary School

Students at Riviera Elementary School are 35% White, 29% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Riviera Elementary School ranks 1195th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended Riviera Elementary School.

Students who attend Riviera Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stone Magnet Middle School
High : Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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