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Riverside Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1032^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Riverside Elementary is a PK-5 public school in Newport News, VA, serving 506 students in the Newport News City Public Schools district, and it currently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state.

Academic proficiency at Riverside is well below district and state averages in every subject and grade level. In 3rd grade math, only 44.4% of students are proficient versus 66.1% for the district and 74.0% statewide; 3rd grade reading is similarly low at 47.2% (district 59.6%, state 67.6%). The school ranks 1,032nd out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (7th percentile), far behind nearby Deer Park Elementary (95th percentile) and Hilton Elementary (79th percentile)—both of which serve nearly identical high-poverty populations but post dramatically better results. Subgroup effectiveness scores are among the lowest in the state across most student groups, ranking in the 2nd to 9th percentile.

Chronic absenteeism is a standout concern: 20.9% of Riverside students are chronically absent, roughly three times the rate at Deer Park (6.3%) and Hilton (8.5%). The student-teacher ratio of 20.2 is also higher than many nearby schools. Per-pupil spending of $9,032 is mid-pack, meaning funding alone doesn't explain outcomes. There are some encouraging signs—3rd grade reading and math both improved modestly over the past year—but the overall picture remains far below expectations. Given that Riverside's poverty rate is nearly identical to higher-performing neighbors, improving attendance and strengthening student supports are the clearest opportunities for turning the school around.

506

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,032

Per pupil spending ?

99%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 Country Club Road
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 591-4740

District: Newport News City Public Schools

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

High:

Warwick High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.5%

White:

27.9%

Hispanic:

15.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 36th percentile in 2016 → 7th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Virginia average (50% vs 72% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg61%

Virginia avg72%

1,032^nd of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to bottom 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Newport News City Public Schools

105^th of 131Newport News City Public Schools among Virginia 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	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	9.5	1032 of 1111	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.0	1016 of 1110	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.4	984 of 1114	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.5	1020 of 1114	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.1	1022 of 1109	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	19.4	913 of 1103	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.0	921 of 1105	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.4	1001 of 1097	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	32.2	863 of 1099	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	45.3	698 of 1096	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.2	543 of 1100	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.4	405 of 1110	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.0	702 of 1120	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.2	684 of 1117	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.8	637 of 1117	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.3	345 of 1113	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	45.4	695 of 1082	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.1	423 of 1081	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.4	546 of 1083	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.5	640 of 1071	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	65.6	344 of 1062	67.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	6.2	578 of 591	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.1	546 of 579	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.4	560 of 588	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.8	531 of 579	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	6.3	1064 of 1100	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.0	1013 of 1096	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	14.0	981 of 1098	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.5	980 of 1100	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	20.3	525 of 606	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	12.3	981 of 1040	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.8	988 of 1046	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	992 of 1036	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	13.7	997 of 1099	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	12.0	1001 of 1093	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	970 of 1101	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.6	1034 of 1093	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	37.7	139 of 195	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	34.8	171 of 247	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	9.0	237 of 245	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	32.6	743 of 974	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.3	786 of 973	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	773 of 979	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	842 of 984	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Multi-racial (2024)31st percentile+19 vs school

Military Connected (2024)29th percentile+17 vs school

White (2026)24th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)13th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)9th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)6th percentile~ school

Female (2026)3rd percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)2nd percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Reading55%-17 vs state

VA Studies48%-22 vs state

Mathematics47%-26 vs state

Science46%-23 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Riverside goes out of its way to provide students with a feeling of pride and self-worth. Both my children have attended Riverside and I am very pleased with their teachers. Each child was encouraged to develop their own intellectual interest and was supported in their drive to succeed. Riverside has that feeling of caring which is so important to children of this age. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)		SOL Algebra I (2026)			SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)						SOL Science (2026)		SOL Earth Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)						SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	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	SOL Geometry 7th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 6th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra II 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Country Club Road	Newport News	23606	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 591-4740	506	25	20.2	99.0%	141 (27.9%)	230 (45.5%)	79 (15.6%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.1%)	9.5	1032^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	7.1%		11	1016^th of 1110 public elementary schools	8.5%	16							44.4	49.3	47.0				45.8			47.2	58.2	58.0					48.5	$9,032	$164	$8,868
Hidenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Blount Point Rd	Newport News	23606	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 591-4766	476	32	14.8	100.0%	107 (22.5%)	257 (54.0%)	54 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	53 (11.1%)	23.8	909^th of 1111 public elementary schools	18.2%		19.7	930^th of 1110 public elementary schools	16.2%	21							70.7	58.0	62.1				61.5			51.2	60.2	63.6					51.1	$10,757	$1,310	$9,446
Deer Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	11541 Jefferson Ave	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 591-7470	433	24	18.0	100.9%	101 (23.3%)	232 (53.6%)	41 (9.5%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.6%)	88.7	60^th of 1111 public elementary schools	94.6%		90.2	46^th of 1110 public elementary schools	95.9%	14							89.6	89.9	97.1				94.2			79.1	95.7	89.9					91.3	$9,121	$00	$9,121
Richard T. Yates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	73 Maxwell Ln	Newport News	23606	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 881-5450	448	20	22.4	97.8%	178 (39.7%)	170 (37.9%)	43 (9.6%)	9 (2.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.6%)	35	788^th of 1111 public elementary schools	29.1%		33.6	790^th of 1110 public elementary schools	28.8%	2							71.3	57.8	70.4				67.6			70.0	61.1	68.1					54.4	$9,446	$562	$8,884
Hilton Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	225 River Rd	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 591-4772	368	21	17.5	99.2%	198 (53.8%)	98 (26.6%)	38 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.7%)	78.1	230^th of 1111 public elementary schools	79.3%		77.6	249^th of 1110 public elementary schools	77.6%	19							84.3	83.1	84.3				84.5			87.1	78.5	84.3					83.1	$9,357	$00	$9,357
Sedgefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	804 Main Street	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 591-4792	425	27	15.7	100.5%	75 (17.6%)	239 (56.2%)	63 (14.8%)	8 (1.9%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.5%)	5.1	1072^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	3.5%		10	1025^th of 1110 public elementary schools	7.7%	47							56.0	44.3	31.5				27.0			49.3	54.6	43.8					34.7	$10,365	$1,372	$8,993
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	853 Harpersville Rd	Newport News	23601	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 591-4781	660	35	18.8	100.9%	97 (14.7%)	319 (48.3%)	185 (28.0%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.4%)	12.2	1009^th of 1111 public elementary schools	9.2%		12.2	1007^th of 1110 public elementary schools	9.3%	2							63.4	49.6	48.5				46.6			45.5	55.9	45.2					59.5	$8,526	$641	$7,885
B.C. Charles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Menchville Road	Newport News	23602	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 886-7750	388	19	20.4	99.7%	141 (36.3%)	158 (40.7%)	44 (11.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.1%)	43.7	693^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	37.6%		35.1	770^th of 1110 public elementary schools	30.6%	77							75.7	74.3	62.5				62.5			72.5	71.6	65.8					63.5	$10,075	$314	$9,761
George P. Phenix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1061 Big Bethel Road	Hampton	23666	Hampton city	Hampton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 268-3500	1,438	151	9.5	87.1%	284 (19.7%)	819 (57.0%)	113 (7.9%)	42 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	8 (0.6%)	169 (11.8%)	68.4	368^th of 1111 public elementary schools	66.9%		69.8	357^th of 1110 public elementary schools	67.8%	11	501.0	100.0	≥ 50%	95.8	100.0	≥ 50%	74.7	80.5	82.5	74.1	57.9	82.4	85.3	80.3	100.0	74.0	79.5	82.3	75.7	80.5	83.2	89.7	82.6	$7,917	$437	$7,480
Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6160 Jefferson Ave	Newport News	23605	Newport News city	Newport News City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 591-4950	634	37	17.1	101.3%	53 (8.4%)	344 (54.3%)	184 (29.0%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.6%)	7	1051^st of 1111 public elementary schools	5.4%		6.1	1063^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	4.2%	12							49.5	54.0	47.9				44.1			47.5	53.1	41.5					41.4	$11,703	$1,365	$10,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended Riverside Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Riverside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Warwick High

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Elementary?

Students at Riverside Elementary are 45% African American, 28% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Riverside Elementary a good school?

Riverside Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

What district is Riverside Elementary in?

Newport News City Public Schools

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