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Riverview Elementary School

Q: Is Riverview Elementary School a good school?

Riverview Elementary School ranks 52 nd of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Riverview Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Riverview Elementary School?

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 80% White, 18% Hispanic.

Q: What schools do graduates of Riverview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Donald J Hobbs Middle School Middle : Hazel Stuart Elementary School High : Shelley Senior High School

Public Grades 3-4

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Riverview Elementary School, serving 364 students in grades 3 and 4, is a top-performing school in Shelley, ID, and part of the Shelley Joint District. This dedicated upper-elementary building consistently ranks among the best in Idaho, with a statewide rank of 52nd out of 346 schools for 2025–2026, placing it in the 85th percentile. The school's standout strength is mathematics, where 68.4% of students are proficient—more than 25 percentage points above the state average and higher than every nearby school, including Sunnyside Elementary School (63%) and Westside Elementary School (52.5%). In English language arts, 63% of students are proficient, second only to Alturas International Academy (67.6%) among area schools, despite Riverview serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families (42% free/reduced lunch).

Riverview outranks all neighboring elementary schools within a 7-mile radius, including Sunnyside (#87), Alturas (#94), Westside (#110), and Longfellow Elementary School (#144). Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 9.8%, compared to the state average of 13.8% and much lower than schools like Temple View Elementary School (19%) and Hawthorne Elementary School (24.6%). The school also achieves consistent results across both grade levels: 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency rates are nearly identical (69.1% and 67.8%), and ELA shows the same stability, indicating no summer or grade-transition learning loss. This consistency is a clear advantage of the district's unique grade-band configuration, where Dean Goodsell Elementary serves PK-K and Sunrise Elementary School serves grades 1-2, allowing Riverview to focus intensely on upper-primary skills.

Riverview has been a top-20% school in Idaho for over a decade, with a peak rank of 27th in 2024–2025. While 2025–2026 scores dipped slightly from that exceptional year, the school remains far above district and state averages. Its per-student spending of $6,660 is lower than several lower-performing nearby schools, such as Hawthorne ($7,785) and Fox Hollow Elementary School ($6,973), making Riverview an efficient choice for families. Given its strong math and ELA proficiency, low absenteeism, and consistent performance, Riverview Elementary is a clear academic anchor within the Shelley Joint District and an excellent option for parents of 3rd and 4th graders seeking a high-quality, focused learning environment.

364

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,660

Per pupil spending ?

42.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1463 N 800 E
Shelley, ID 83274-5014

(208) 357-5625

District: Shelley Joint District

Students who attend Riverview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Donald J Hobbs Middle School
	Hazel Stuart Elementary School
High:	Shelley Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

18.1%

American Indian:

0.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2013 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (66% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Idaho elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg49%

Idaho avg49%

52^nd of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

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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	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	82.5	52 of 350	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	27 of 337	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	48 of 254	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.4	53 of 292	81.8%	★★★★☆
2016	69.8	71 of 240	70.4%	★★★★☆
2015	60.0	88 of 226	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	74.2	61 of 357	82.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	69.3	41 of 121	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	79.8	25 of 121	79.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2018)79th percentile~ school

Female (2018)66th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

Math68%+25 vs state

English Language Arts63%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)					ISAT Science (2026)	ISAT English Language Arts (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview Elementary School	Public	3-4	1463 N 800 E	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 357-5625	364	18	20.2	42.0%	292 (80.2%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (18.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	82.5	52^nd of 350 public elementary schools	85.1%		89.8	27^th of 337 public elementary schools	92.0%	25	69.1	67.8			68.4		63.2	62.8			63.0	$6,660	$1,327	$5,333
Dean Goodsell Elementary	Public	PK-K	185 West Center Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 375-5125	197	9	21.8	33.0%	154 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (20.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	1-2	200 East Fir Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 357-7688	339	18	18.8	49.6%	278 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (17.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$5,618	$798	$4,821
Fox Hollow Elementary School	Public	K-6	2365 Genevieve	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 524-7890	458	23	19.9	65.7%	277 (60.5%)	1 (0.2%)	150 (32.8%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	31.8	250^th of 350 public elementary schools	28.6%		28.1	255^th of 337 public elementary schools	24.3%	5	42.5	33.8	30.0	52.7	39.5	38.3	34.7	33.8	53.3	58.2	43.9	$6,973	$1,038	$5,936
Westside Elementary School	Public	K-6	2680 Newman Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 525-7666	483	21	23.0	35.0%	364 (75.4%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (21.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	64.3	110^th of 350 public elementary schools	68.6%		64.4	101^st of 337 public elementary schools	70.0%	9	53.3	51.2	55.6	50.0	52.5	56.8	57.3	51.2	71.6	59.2	59.9	$6,668	$857	$5,811
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-6	165 Cobblestone Lane	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 524-7880	568	24	23.6	18.3%	487 (85.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.6%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.2%)	70.1	87^th of 350 public elementary schools	75.1%		76.2	66^th of 337 public elementary schools	80.4%	21	60.3	56.8	52.4	80.2	63.0	44.6	56.4	58.0	60.2	74.7	62.8	$6,207	$704	$5,503
Ethel Boyes Elementary School	Public	K-6	1875 Brentwood Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 525-7630	516	24	21.0	66.3%	282 (54.7%)	1 (0.2%)	203 (39.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)	13.2	327^th of 350 public elementary schools	6.6%		5	329^th of 337 public elementary schools	2.4%	2	45.2	19.5	26.0	23.3	27.6	28.6	38.7	25.6	40.3	33.8	34.2	$6,562	$1,154	$5,408
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	K-6	2500 South Higbee Avenue	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 525-7648	577	24	24.0	39.9%	465 (80.6%)	4 (0.7%)	83 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.2%)	56.9	144^th of 350 public elementary schools	58.9%		45.4	187^th of 337 public elementary schools	44.5%	43	64.9	50.5	46.9	46.8	52.1	50.6	51.9	52.6	53.1	61.0	54.5	$5,960	$861	$5,099
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1520 South Boulvevard	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 525-7636	383	19	20.1	67.1%	258 (67.4%)	2 (0.5%)	104 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	36.5	228^th of 350 public elementary schools	34.9%		15.6	302^nd of 337 public elementary schools	10.4%	74	42.5	19.6	39.4	59.0	39.2	32.4	45.0	< 33%	< 43%	56.4	41.1	$7,785	$1,179	$6,607
Alturas International Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	151 North Ridge Avenue	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Alturas International Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 522-5145	572	25	22.4	33.6%	414 (72.4%)	4 (0.7%)	113 (19.8%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	16 (2.8%)	68.7	94^th of 350 public elementary schools	73.1%		54.7	139^th of 337 public elementary schools	58.8%	45	57.0	48.5	45.5		50.4	58.0	69.9	55.7	78.4		67.6	$6,935	$380	$6,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary School

What district is Riverview Elementary School in?

Shelley Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Riverview Elementary School?

Students at Riverview Elementary School are 80% White, 18% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Riverview Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Middle : Hazel Stuart Elementary School
High : Shelley Senior High School

How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended Riverview Elementary School.

Is Riverview Elementary School a good school?

Riverview Elementary School ranks 52^nd of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 graduation rates (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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