Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
79%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #2725 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
366 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Tonawanda City School District.
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