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River Hall Elementary School

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River Hall Elementary School ranks 1452 nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1452^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

River Hall Elementary School in Alva, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 913 students in grades PK-5 within the Lee School District, and it has recently shown a slight improvement to a 2-star ranking (35th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year.

One of the most notable strengths of River Hall Elementary is its strong performance in mathematics, which sets it apart from many nearby schools. For example, in 4th grade math, River Hall (65%) ties the state average and outperforms the district (60%), while in 5th grade math, it (65%) beats both the district (59%) and state (62%). This "math-first" identity is a clear advantage, especially when compared to schools like G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School and Lehigh Elementary School, which have lower math scores. However, English Language Arts (ELA) remains a consistent area for improvement, with proficiency rates below state averages across all tested grades. The school also shows volatility in 5th-grade science, with a dramatic drop to 27% proficiency in 2024-2025 followed by a recovery to 55% in 2025-2026, suggesting that individual student cohorts can significantly impact results.

The most significant challenge facing River Hall is a severe and persistent chronic absenteeism rate, which has consistently been higher than both the district and state averages—reaching 41.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the state's 30.9%. This issue is far worse than at nearby schools like Tice Elementary School (26.7%) and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School (25.8%). Interestingly, the school spends a moderate amount per student ($11,178) and achieves relatively better math results than some higher-spending peers, but the high absentee rate likely undermines overall progress. Addressing this attendance issue could be transformative for the school's performance and ranking.

913

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,178

Per pupil spending ?

50.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 River Hall Pkwy
Alva, FL 33920

(239) 693-0349

District: Lee

Students who attend River Hall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.7%

White:

36.6%

African American:

11.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg57%

Florida avg62%

1,452^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 59Elementary Schools in the Lee

56^th of 70Lee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	38.1	1452 of 2240	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.5	1687 of 2258	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.4	1281 of 2256	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.7	1536 of 2240	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	1435 of 2219	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.9	1575 of 2247	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.3	1383 of 2182	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.1	1516 of 2118	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.2	1471 of 2112	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.6	1201 of 2087	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.8	1136 of 2064	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.1	1328 of 2029	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.8	1262 of 1984	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.2	1219 of 1985	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.2	1095 of 1919	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.5	912 of 1847	50.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math61%-3 vs state

Science55%-5 vs state

English Language Arts49%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 River Hall Pkwy	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-0349	913	45	20.1	50.2%	334 (36.6%)	107 (11.7%)	417 (45.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.9%)	38.1	1452^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%		28.5	1687^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.3%	235	46.0	50.0	52.0				54.0	65.0	65.0				55.0				$11,178	$1,181	$9,997
Harns Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-1249	1,103	57	19.4	67.8%	109 (9.9%)	254 (23.0%)	700 (63.5%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.0%)	29.5	1679^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%		18.8	1954^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.5%	275	39.0	50.0	56.0				44.0	50.0	62.0				57.0				$10,689	$1,262	$9,429
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5023	1,172	48	24.4	57.5%	163 (13.9%)	229 (19.5%)	734 (62.6%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.9%)	21	1896^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.4%		9.8	2152^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	4.7%	256	40.0	50.0	48.0				48.0	52.0	45.0				42.0				$9,790	$1,373	$8,417
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-2097	728	42	17.3	55.8%	51 (7.0%)	50 (6.9%)	610 (83.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	14.5	2053^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.3%		21.1	1873^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%	180	33.0	34.0	46.0				48.0	53.0	43.0				31.0				$13,263	$1,482	$11,782
The Alva School	Public	PK, KG-8	17500 Church Ave	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 728-2494	1,203	63	19.0	37.9%	789 (65.6%)	44 (3.7%)	332 (27.6%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	53.2	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%		66.9	718^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.2%	350	73.0	54.0	70.0	52.0	60.0	63.0	80.0	64.0	75.0	51.0	30.0	66.0	72.0	52.0	80.0	72.0	$9,826	$599	$9,227
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Sara Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-5836	1,456	74	19.6	68.5%	128 (8.8%)	354 (24.3%)	929 (63.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.6%)	25.6	1777^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.7%		12.6	2093^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	7.3%	316	41.0	44.0	51.0				52.0	55.0	50.0				50.0				$9,597	$1,168	$8,429
Orange River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4501 Underwood Dr	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-1258	796	41	19.4	58.9%	36 (4.5%)	72 (9.0%)	683 (85.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	21.8	1881^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		22.3	1839^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.6%	42	36.0	41.0	48.0				46.0	55.0	53.0				50.0				$12,371	$1,362	$11,009
Tice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4524 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-1257	516	30	17.3	57.8%	13 (2.5%)	32 (6.2%)	467 (90.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	22.5	1859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%		19.5	1927^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%	68	34.0	43.0	44.0				56.0	64.0	45.0				38.0				$13,980	$1,363	$12,618
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Homestead Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 368-7042	960	40	24.0	71.8%	111 (11.6%)	166 (17.3%)	640 (66.7%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.3%)	19.7	1935^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%		16.7	1992^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.8%	57	36.0	43.0	51.0				44.0	49.0	39.0				54.0				$11,166	$1,468	$9,698
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,207	62	19.4	65.9%	178 (14.7%)	176 (14.6%)	797 (66.0%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.7%)	23	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%		16.6	1995^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.6%	148	41.0	42.0	51.0				43.0	50.0	48.0				52.0				$11,423	$1,386	$10,037

Frequently Asked Questions about River Hall Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of River Hall Elementary School?

Students at River Hall Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 37% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is River Hall Elementary School in?

Lee

What schools do graduates of River Hall Elementary School attend?

Students who attend River Hall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harns Marsh Middle School
Middle : Lehigh Acres Middle School
Middle : Oak Hammock Middle School
Middle : Varsity Lakes Middle School
High : Dunbar High School
High : East Lee County High School
High : Lehigh Senior High School
High : Riverdale High School

How many students attend River Hall Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 913 students attended River Hall Elementary School.

Is River Hall Elementary School a good school?

River Hall Elementary School ranks 1452^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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