Riverside West Elementary School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Riverside West Elementary School
Riverside West Elementary School is a vibrant and dynamic school located in the historic city of Riverside. We are proud to serve our community and provide a high-quality education to our students. Our school is a place where we strive to create an environment of respect, acceptance, and collaboration. We believe in providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students and staff.
At Riverside West Elementary School, we strive to foster a culture of excellence and academic achievement. We offer a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of our diverse student body. Our teachers are dedicated and passionate about teaching and learning. Our staff works hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We value the importance of developing the whole child and provide a variety of extracurricular activities and programs to encourage our students’ social and emotional growth. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued.
At Riverside West Elementary School, we are proud of the strong sense of community we have created. Our students, families, and staff work together to make our school a great place to learn and grow. We are committed to providing a quality education that prepares our students for success in their future.
Address:
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437Phone:
(870) 237-8222
Site:
Grades:
Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:
255 students
Overview Riverside West Elementary School
Riverside West Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Riverside West Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Riverside West Elementary School
Riverside West Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Riverside West Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
