Riverview Elementary School in Denville, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

465

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

49.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

67th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

571

Riverview Elementary School: 465 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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: 431
Teachers (FTE): 51
Student–teacher ratio: 8.5:1

What the reported data says about Riverview Elementary School

Riverview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Denville. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Denville Township K-8 School District. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (78.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.9%. 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 Riverview Elementary School

1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.6 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.8%
Students with disabilities: 0.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 3.4%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1.69
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White78.5%
Hispanic8.4%
Black1.5%
Asian8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lakeview Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

699 reported students

Valleyview Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

571 reported students

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Public schools near Riverview 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
Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Rockaway Borough School District	PK–03	272	1.5 mi
Mount Tabor Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District	KG–05	340	2.1 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Elementary · Denville Township K-8 School District	PK–05	699	2.2 mi
Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Elementary · Mountain Lakes Public School District	PK–08	64	2.3 mi
Stony Brook Elementary School Elementary · Rockaway Township School District	KG–05	365	2.4 mi
Wildwood Elementary School Elementary · Mountain Lakes Public School District	KG–05	423	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School

What grades does Riverview Elementary School serve?

Riverview Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Denville Township K-8 School District.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?

Riverview Elementary School reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 465 students and 49.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Riverview Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Riverview Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Denville Township K-8 School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Riverview Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

3.4% 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 Riverview Elementary School in?

Riverview Elementary School is part of Denville Township K-8 School District, based in Denville, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Riverview Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary School (1.5 mi), Mount Tabor Elementary School (2.1 mi), Lakeview Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.