At a glance
Reported students
227
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621.5
Riverside Elementary School: 227 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sioux City. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Sioux City Comm School District. NCES reports 227 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.8%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Riverside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic34.8%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sioux City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
244 reported students
Nodland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
249 reported students
Hunt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Unity Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Loess Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Leeds Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Public schools near Riverside Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loess Hills Elementary Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 578 | 1.7 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 659 | 2.6 mi |
| Hunt Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 451 | 2.7 mi |
| Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 Elementary · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | KG–03 | 386 | 3.3 mi |
| Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04 Elementary · Dakota Valley School District 61-8 | 04–05 | 179 | 3.3 mi |
| Perry Creek Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 635 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
What grades does Riverside Elementary School serve?
Riverside Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sioux City Comm School District.
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School reported 227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 232 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 227 students and 28.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverside Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riverside Elementary School in?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District, based in Sioux City, IA, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Loess Hills Elementary (1.7 mi), Liberty Elementary School (2.6 mi), Hunt Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.