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Rivers Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Altus, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 349 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 15 Rivers Elementary School significantly outperforms the Altus district and the state of Oklahoma in academic proficiency, with 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69% in Mathematics, compared to 29% and 26% for the district and state, respectively. Additionally, Rivers Elementary School has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to other schools in the Altus district.

This exceptional academic performance suggests that Rivers Elementary School has effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and a supportive learning environment. While the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, it is able to provide a high-quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools in the Altus district and other districts, Rivers Elementary School stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance, indicating an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing to help improve outcomes at the lower-performing schools.

Overall, Rivers Elementary School is an exceptional educational institution within the Altus district and the state of Oklahoma, consistently delivering high-quality instruction and academic outcomes for its students.

352

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,957

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521-3521

(580) 481-2183

District: Altus

Students who attend Rivers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Altus Intermediate School
	Altus Junior High School
High:	Altus High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.3%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2009 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (70% vs 26% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg28%

Oklahoma avg26%

5^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Altus

138^th of 452Altus among Oklahoma 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	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	98.3	5 of 614	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	15 of 389	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.3	7 of 646	98.9%	★★★★★
2015	95.1	6 of 957	99.4%	★★★★★
2011	92.6	5 of 846	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	90.1	19 of 845	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	94.5	4 of 840	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	90.1	21 of 403	94.8%	★★★★★

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)

White (2021)95th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts I70%+44 vs state

Mathematics69%+43 vs state

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Schools Near Rivers Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 North Veterans Drive	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 481-2183	352	22	16.0	34.9%	191 (54.3%)	19 (5.4%)	90 (25.6%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (11.1%)	98.3	5^th of 614 public elementary schools	99.2%		93.1	15^th of 389 public elementary schools	96.1%	10	67.0	72.0			70.0	62.0	76.0			69.0			$9,957
Altus Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1100 N Forrest	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 481-2151	372	23	16.1	84.4%	117 (31.5%)	26 (7.0%)	191 (51.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (9.1%)								(n/a)													$10,416
Altus Elementary School	Public	3-4	1830 Sunset	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 481-2180	416	24	17.2	80.5%	161 (38.7%)	27 (6.5%)	192 (46.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	46.3	328^th of 614 public elementary schools	46.6%		23.8	328^th of 389 public elementary schools	15.7%		28.0	20.0			24.0	28.0	38.0			32.0			$10,122
Altus Primary School	Public	1-2	1200 Glenda	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Altus	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 481-2185	436	26	17.0	80.5%	140 (32.1%)	29 (6.7%)	222 (50.9%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.5%)								(n/a)													$10,685
Navajo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15695 South County Road 210	Altus	73521	Jackson County	Navajo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 482-7742	280	17	16.1	47.1%	186 (66.4%)	6 (2.1%)	44 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.4%)	78.8	95^th of 614 public elementary schools	84.5%		84.9	41^st of 389 public elementary schools	89.5%	54	38.0	43.0	48.0	56.0	46.0	46.0	36.0	41.0	35.0	39.0	40.0	40.0	$9,132
Blair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	610 Zinn Street	Blair	73526	Jackson County	Blair	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 563-2235	117	12	9.7	79.5%	71 (60.7%)	1 (0.9%)	34 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)								(n/a)					8.0					9.0		12.0	$15,516
Olustee-Eldorado Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	606 E 6th	Olustee	73560	Jackson County	Olustee-Eldorado	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 648-2243	100	10	9.8	77.0%	56 (56.0%)	4 (4.0%)	35 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)								(n/a)					11.0					2.0			$13,330
Tipton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 South Broadway	Tipton	73570	Tillman County	Tipton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 667-5268	133	11	11.9	74.4%	58 (43.6%)	21 (15.8%)	44 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.0%)								(n/a)					18.0					23.0			$12,225
Duke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 North Chickasaw	Duke	73532	Jackson County	Duke	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 679-3311	100	10	10.2	60.0%	56 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)								(n/a)					32.0					19.0			$12,526
Mangum Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	401 North Oklahoma Avenue	Mangum	73554	Greer County	Mangum	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 782-5912	75	4	18.7	69.3%	53 (70.7%)	1 (1.3%)	15 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.0%)								(n/a)													$12,713

Frequently Asked Questions about Rivers Elementary School

Is Rivers Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Rivers Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools.

What district is Rivers Elementary School in?

Altus

What schools do graduates of Rivers Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Altus Intermediate School
Middle : Altus Junior High School
High : Altus High School

How many students attend Rivers Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 352 students attended Rivers Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rivers Elementary School?

Students at Rivers Elementary School are 54% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

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