Riverside School

Summary:

Riverside School is an elementary school located in Washington, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside School consistently performs above the state and district averages in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside School's 5th-grade students scored 59% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 51.9% and the state's 48.3%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Utah elementary schools for most years, and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Riverside School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.2% to 25.29% over the past three school years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio between 19.6 and 20.4.

When comparing Riverside School to other nearby schools in the Washington District, it stands out as a strong performer. For example, South Mesa Elementary and Horizon School also rank highly in the state, with 4- and 5-star ratings, respectively. However, other nearby schools like Heritage School, Washington School, and Sandstone School perform significantly lower, with 1- to 3-star ratings and lower proficiency rates on RISE assessments.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2500 S Harvest Lane
       Washington, UT  84780


(435) 652-4760

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,225 Help


Students who attend Riverside School usually attend:

Middle:    Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High:    Pine View High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside School ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 5th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Riverside School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washington District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside School is $7,225. 19 elementary schools in the Washington District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside School 170th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Riverside School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.58 230th 498 53.8%
2009 53.67 268th 509 47.3%
2010 48.43 308th 518 40.5%
2011 67.07 199th 563 64.7%
2012 70.62 164th 579 71.7%
2013 64.23 226th 576 60.8%
2014 69.20 136th 509 73.3%
2015 79.86 82nd 537 84.7%
2016 72.63 123rd 533 76.9%
2017 69.79 145th 526 72.4%
2018 76.55 100th 528 81.1%
2019 68.31 168th 572 70.6%
2021 59.38 224th 559 59.9%
2022 68.68 160th 551 71.0%
2023 58.95 227th 561 59.5%
2024 68.17 170th 561 69.7%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.41 196th 435 54.9%
2023 45.41 230th 428 46.3%
2024 55.58 191st 429 55.5%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 9, 2018

Open Quote Everything starts with Mr. Staheli the Principle. He is everywhere and every kid in the school knows who he is and that he cares about them. He is out in the cross walks in the morning, walking the halls during school and outside during pick up. Because of him the teachers have all taken on the same attitude and the culture is amazing. Every kid is taught to be a leader and that they are expected to act as such and go on to be the best that they can be. I couldn't be happier. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverside School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 706 4 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 736
2006 780 5 13 37 3 n/a n/a 0 838
2007 547 4 15 50 5 n/a n/a 0 621
2008 570 6 20 59 5 n/a n/a 5 665
2009 551 5 25 52 4 n/a n/a 1 638
2010 474 4 22 45 3 n/a n/a 138 686
2011 601 8 7 44 5 16 0 0 681
2012 585 10 5 38 3 9 7 0 657
2013 628 7 4 39 4 12 6 0 700
2014 592 6 5 35 4 14 9 0 665
2015 593 3 5 40 3 10 15 0 669
2016 593 3 7 55 8 14 24 0 704
2017 612 3 6 64 8 13 27 0 733
2018 512 3 4 31 3 14 26 0 593
2019 627 2 4 41 3 15 34 0 726
2020 688 3 2 52 5 15 29 0 794
2021 654 7 0 58 5 18 25 0 767
2022 512 1 1 39 7 14 25 0 599
2023 509 1 2 43 6 15 34 0 610

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 736 28.5 25.8 17.9
2006 838 38.0 22.1 21
2007 621 28.6 21.7 5.2
2008 665 31.0 21.5 27.3
2009 638 7.1 19.5 28.3
2010 686 28.0 24.5 45.3
2011 681 28.0 24.3 30.7
2012 657 30.6 21.4 44
2013 700 31.0 22.5 54.7
2014 665 30.0 22.1 33.8
2015 669 n/a n/a 31.7
2016 704 n/a n/a 33.5
2017 733 30.0 24.4 36.6
2018 593 n/a n/a 31.2
2019 726 32.5 22.3 25.8
2020 794 34.0 23.3 24.6
2021 767 n/a n/a 25.3
2022 599 29.2 20.4 21.2
2023 610 31.0 19.6 24.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 736 28.5 25.8 17.9
2006 838 38.0 22.1 21
2007 621 28.6 21.7 5.2
2008 665 31.0 21.5 27.3
2009 638 7.1 19.5 28.3
2010 686 28.0 24.5 45.3
2011 681 28.0 24.3 30.7
2012 657 30.6 21.4 44
2013 700 31.0 22.5 54.7
2014 665 30.0 22.1 33.8
2015 669 n/a n/a 31.7
2016 704 n/a n/a 33.5
2017 733 30.0 24.4 36.6
2018 593 n/a n/a 31.2
2019 726 32.5 22.3 25.8
2020 794 34.0 23.3 24.6
2021 767 n/a n/a 25.3
2022 599 29.2 20.4 21.2
2023 610 31.0 19.6 24.9

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 Riverside School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $620 (8.6%) $6,605 (91.4%) $7,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside 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 168th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 227th of 561 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)57.349.5
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)46.747.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)53.455.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District)50.349.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)54.244.2
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)49.245.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)38.246.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)47.450.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Riverside School)61.849.6
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Washington District)52.950.3
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)56.953.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)49.949.8
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)57.551.4
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)49.143.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Riverside School)8161.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington District)56.453
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students726610
 16%
African American21
 50%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic4143
 4.9%
Pacific Islander1515
White627509
 18.8%
Two or More Races3434
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.8%24.9%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside School

Students at Riverside School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Riverside School.

Riverside School ranks 170th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Riverside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High : Pine View High


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

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