Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 967 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Gwinnett County, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming their peers in Gwinnett County and across Georgia on the Milestones Assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75.8% of 3rd graders, 73.8% of 4th graders, and 82.1% of 5th graders scored proficient or better on the ELA Milestones, compared to just 42.1%, 42.3%, and 53.4% for Gwinnett County, respectively. Additionally, Riverside Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.69% to 13.38% over the past few years, indicating a more affluent student population.

When compared to other nearby schools in Forsyth County and Fulton County, such as Settles Bridge Elementary School, Johns Creek Elementary, and Daves Creek Elementary School, Riverside Elementary still stands out as a top performer, consistently delivering exceptional academic results for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5445 Settles Bridge Rd
       Suwanee, GA  30024


(678) 482-1000

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,969 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Gwinnett Middle School
High:    North Gwinnett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  967

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.4%
White:
37.8%
African American:
10.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


 See top rated Georgia elementary schools

 Compare Riverside Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 98.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3rd among 82 ranked elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.84. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (38.4%), White (37.8%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 11.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 14.3. 59 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Riverside Elementary School employs 67.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $9,969, which is the 28th highest among 82 elementary schools in the Gwinnett County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Riverside Elementary School?

Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.92 24th 1101 97.8%
2007 89.13 48th 1125 95.7%
2008 88.91 55th 1134 95.1%
2009 87.46 79th 1133 93.0%
2010 89.19 36th 1183 97.0%
2011 88.77 28th 1212 97.7%
2012 88.80 16th 1201 98.7%
2013 86.58 33rd 1225 97.3%
2014 85.94 47th 1231 96.2%
2015 97.93 21st 1240 98.3%
2016 97.99 21st 1233 98.3%
2017 98.28 20th 1205 98.3%
2018 98.46 14th 1209 98.8%
2019 98.13 13th 1234 98.9%
2021 97.91 25th 1214 97.9%
2022 98.84 9th 1244 99.3%
2023 98.12 25th 1242 98.0%
2024 97.84 20th 1248 98.4%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Riverside Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
50%

0%

0%

0%

50%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1040 36 45 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
2001 1218 55 55 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1367
2002 1552 109 171 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1909
2003 1552 109 171 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1909
2004 1270 74 162 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1560
2005 928 52 130 43 2 n/a n/a 48 1203
2006 941 81 152 65 1 n/a n/a 49 1289
2007 997 94 185 70 0 n/a n/a 51 1397
2008 1007 109 219 74 0 n/a n/a 55 1464
2009 1046 112 256 84 2 n/a n/a 57 1557
2010 1036 126 257 119 2 0 37 0 1577
2011 700 120 238 82 1 0 28 0 1169
2012 683 103 244 80 0 0 31 0 1141
2013 656 108 236 82 0 0 38 0 1120
2014 652 100 236 80 0 2 39 0 1109
2015 605 91 229 70 0 1 35 0 1031
2016 586 81 241 68 0 1 42 0 1019
2017 562 89 243 64 0 1 46 0 1005
2018 541 99 258 62 0 1 42 0 1003
2019 505 98 281 63 0 2 40 0 989
2020 474 100 264 73 1 1 43 0 956
2021 400 96 301 81 0 1 40 0 919
2022 399 110 351 84 2 1 46 0 993
2023 366 99 371 77 2 1 51 0 967

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 Riverside Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1151 60.5 19.0 3
2001 1367 82.5 16.6 2.6
2002 1909 116.5 16.4 3.9
2003 1909 116.5 16.4 3.9
2004 1560 95.8 16.3 2.9
2005 1203 76.5 15.7 3.5
2006 1289 83.7 15.4 4.9
2007 1397 88.7 15.7 4.5
2008 1464 96.3 15.2 3.9
2009 1557 101.8 15.3 5.4
2010 1577 103.7 15.2 7.6
2011 1169 75.9 15.4 8.6
2012 1141 71.2 16.0 9.3
2013 1120 68.2 16.4 8.4
2014 1109 69.5 15.9 8.8
2015 1031 69.0 14.9 7.7
2016 1019 68.0 14.9 7.6
2017 1005 65.8 15.2 7.9
2018 1003 65.9 15.2 7.8
2019 989 66.0 14.9 9.7
2020 956 63.9 14.9 10.4
2021 919 60.9 15.0 13.4
2022 993 63.3 15.6 n/a
2023 967 67.6 14.3 11.7

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 Riverside Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1151 60.5 19.0 3
2001 1367 82.5 16.6 2.6
2002 1909 116.5 16.4 3.9
2003 1909 116.5 16.4 3.9
2004 1560 95.8 16.3 2.9
2005 1203 76.5 15.7 3.5
2006 1289 83.7 15.4 4.9
2007 1397 88.7 15.7 4.5
2008 1464 96.3 15.2 3.9
2009 1557 101.8 15.3 5.4
2010 1577 103.7 15.2 7.6
2011 1169 75.9 15.4 8.6
2012 1141 71.2 16.0 9.3
2013 1120 68.2 16.4 8.4
2014 1109 69.5 15.9 8.8
2015 1031 69.0 14.9 7.7
2016 1019 68.0 14.9 7.6
2017 1005 65.8 15.2 7.9
2018 1003 65.9 15.2 7.8
2019 989 66.0 14.9 9.7
2020 956 63.9 14.9 10.4
2021 919 60.9 15.0 13.4
2022 993 63.3 15.6 n/a
2023 967 67.6 14.3 11.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $208 (2.4%) $8,505 (97.6%) $8,713
2018 $261 (2.8%) $9,057 (97.2%) $9,318
2019 $275 (2.8%) $9,694 (97.2%) $9,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside 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 13th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)74.872.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)49.844.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)8474.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.251.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)79.271.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)51.442.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)8887
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)60.554.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)83.482.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)53.548.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary School)85.487.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.545.4
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverside Elementary School)88.992
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)56.150.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students989967
 2.2%
African American9899
 1%
American Indian02
Asian281371
 32%
Hispanic6377
 22.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White505366
 27.5%
Two or More Races4051
 27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.7%11.7%
 2%


Schools Near Riverside Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 967 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 38% Asian, 38% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

Middle : North Gwinnett Middle School
High : North Gwinnett High School

Yes! Riverside Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.


Rate Riverside Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Riverside Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 30 milliseconds.