At a glance
Reported students
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
72
Riverside School: 72 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 73
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Riverside School
Riverside School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Benton Harbor. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Hagar Township S/D #6. NCES reports 72 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (51.4%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverside School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White51.4%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black25%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Elementary School Elementary · Coloma Community Schools | PK–03 | 356 | 4 mi |
| Coloma Intermediate School Elementary · Coloma Community Schools | 04–05 | 175 | 4.1 mi |
| Discovery Enrichment Center Elementary · Benton Harbor Area Schools | PK–KG | 80 | 5.2 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Elementary · Benton Harbor Area Schools | 01–03 | 229 | 5.3 mi |
| Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 227 | 5.6 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Watervliet School District | PK–02 | 335 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverside School
What grades does Riverside School serve?
Riverside School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hagar Township S/D #6.
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School reported 72 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 73 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 72 students and 5.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverside School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverside School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hagar Township S/D #6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverside School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riverside School in?
Riverside School is part of Hagar Township S/D #6, based in Benton Harbor, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverside School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coloma Elementary School (4 mi), Coloma Intermediate School (4.1 mi), Discovery Enrichment Center (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.