Riverside Traditional School

Summary:

Riverside Traditional School is an elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of around 400. The school is part of the Riverside Elementary District, which is ranked 270 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Traditional School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with only 20-37% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 15-33% proficient in Mathematics across grades 3-4 in recent years. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Riverside Traditional School has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with 83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

While Riverside Traditional School is struggling, nearby schools like Moya Elementary, Sunridge Elementary School, and the Academy of Math and Science Desert Sky generally outperform it on academic measures, despite also serving predominantly low-income and minority student populations. The combination of low academic achievement, high poverty rates, and limited funding and resources at Riverside Traditional School suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1414 S 51st Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85043


(602) 272-1339

District: Riverside Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
767th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,105 Help


Students who attend Riverside Traditional School usually attend:

Middle:    Kings Ridge School
High:    Carl Hayden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.6%
African American:
17.8%
White:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Compare Details Riverside Traditional School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.6%), African American (17.8%), White (4.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Traditional School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Traditional School is $8,105.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Traditional School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Traditional School 767th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Riverside Traditional School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverside Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary District 279th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Traditional School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 21.47 936th 1090 14.1%
2011 30.91 777th 1075 27.7%
2012 40.01 743rd 1141 34.9%
2013 22.38 999th 1158 13.7%
2014 33.76 728th 1079 32.5%
2015 23.11 717th 955 24.9%
2016 17.20 933rd 1079 13.5%
2017 25.27 817th 1106 26.1%
2018 35.07 683rd 1109 38.4%
2019 33.21 651st 1039 37.3%
2021 19.06 1014th 1226 17.3%
2022 20.21 762nd 1000 23.8%
2023 34.41 755th 1245 39.4%
2024 15.81 767th 912 15.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.29 977th 1027 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 45th 155 71.0%
2021 38.56 940th 975 3.6%
2023 20.83 379th 451 16.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.95 1195th 1201 0.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 377th 820 54.0%
2022 24.89 490th 618 20.7%
2023 41.75 620th 1116 44.4%
2024 24.25 436th 556 21.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 663rd 1023 35.2%
2019 30.37 577th 862 33.1%
2021 16.39 1102nd 1219 9.6%
2023 23.73 927th 1219 24.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 569th 1032 44.9%
2019 18.41 699th 850 17.8%
2021 24.11 925th 1220 24.2%
2023 48.13 563rd 1216 53.7%
2024 16.34 531st 628 15.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.00 272nd 895 69.6%
2023 33.76 424th 607 30.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 482nd 911 47.1%
2019 34.19 449th 709 36.7%
2021 22.86 997th 1198 16.8%
2022 27.57 529th 716 26.1%
2023 43.16 612th 1170 47.7%
2024 20.63 392nd 486 19.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.33 401st 654 38.7%
2023 64.64 65th 219 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Traditional School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.60 1022nd 1161 12.0%
2023 29.57 759th 1024 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 8, 2017

Open Quote My oldest son started in kindergarten and now in 2nd grade. I am very surprised at the level they are learning at and he is picking it up. My youngest just statted and he is already learning to read on his own. The teachers are good to very good, great school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Open Quote My children attended Riverside in during the 2013-2014 school year. I have to say that I was very pleased with the school. Coming from out of state where the school system is ahead of that of Az schools, I felt like my children were around where they needed to be in regards to education and curriculum. The staff really cares for its students and the Principal was awesome to work with. Anytime I had an issue or concern they addressed it quickly. The afterschool program there is awesome too! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverside Traditional School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 82 3 0 130 0 n/a n/a -44 171
1989 65 0 0 108 1 n/a n/a 33 207
1990 57 1 n/a 163 1 n/a n/a -41 181
1991 43 2 1 148 0 n/a n/a -11 183
1992 43 1 1 142 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 47 0 2 149 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 40 0 2 157 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 26 1 2 153 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 26 1 2 153 1 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 37 1 2 143 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 38 2 2 141 4 n/a n/a 0 187
1999 40 3 2 149 5 n/a n/a 0 199
2000 35 1 1 172 4 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 18 3 0 175 6 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 417 4 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 417 4 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 539 4 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2005 650 3 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2006 27 34 5 374 8 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 32 44 6 381 6 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 27 40 8 400 10 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 7 26 1 123 4 n/a n/a 0 161
2010 19 43 4 291 8 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 33 51 4 295 10 1 5 0 399
2012 25 65 3 321 7 1 3 0 425
2013 21 72 4 345 11 3 3 0 459
2014 23 79 6 382 6 2 5 0 503
2015 28 69 4 368 9 1 8 0 487
2016 21 71 6 403 12 1 14 0 528
2017 22 68 5 398 14 1 12 0 520
2018 18 69 7 345 16 0 12 0 467
2019 16 64 9 385 13 0 15 0 502
2020 17 73 5 329 11 0 10 0 445
2021 14 65 3 313 10 0 3 0 408
2022 24 58 4 283 16 0 4 0 389
2023 30 72 2 277 15 0 4 0 400
2024 18 70 3 286 11 0 6 0 394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside Traditional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.0 13.1 n/a
1989 207 n/a n/a n/a
1990 181 n/a n/a n/a
1991 183 12.0 15.2 n/a
1992 187 12.0 15.5 n/a
1993 198 13.0 15.2 n/a
1994 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1995 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1996 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1997 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1998 187 13.0 14.4 n/a
1999 199 12.5 15.9 n/a
2000 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
2001 202 11.5 17.6 n/a
2002 435 19.0 22.9 n/a
2003 435 19.0 22.9 n/a
2004 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
2005 669 30.0 22.3 89.2
2006 448 13.0 34.5 99.3
2007 469 4.8 97.7 74.6
2008 485 3.2 151.6 87.6
2009 161 8.0 20.1 74.5
2010 365 22.0 16.5 88.2
2011 399 22.0 18.1 88.2
2012 425 21.0 20.2 88.5
2013 459 22.0 20.8 91.5
2014 503 23.0 21.8 92.4
2015 487 18.0 27.0 93
2016 528 25.0 21.1 87.9
2017 520 22.0 23.6 77.1
2018 467 23.0 20.3 86.7
2019 502 22.0 22.8 84.9
2020 445 20.0 22.2 85.6
2021 408 23.5 17.3 n/a
2022 389 20.0 19.4 37.5
2023 400 22.0 18.1 83
2024 394 23.0 17.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverside Traditional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 171 13.0 13.1 n/a
1989 207 n/a n/a n/a
1990 181 n/a n/a n/a
1991 183 12.0 15.2 n/a
1992 187 12.0 15.5 n/a
1993 198 13.0 15.2 n/a
1994 199 13.0 15.3 n/a
1995 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1996 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1997 183 13.0 14.1 n/a
1998 187 13.0 14.4 n/a
1999 199 12.5 15.9 n/a
2000 213 13.0 16.4 n/a
2001 202 11.5 17.6 n/a
2002 435 19.0 22.9 n/a
2003 435 19.0 22.9 n/a
2004 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
2005 669 30.0 22.3 89.2
2006 448 13.0 34.5 99.3
2007 469 4.8 97.7 74.6
2008 485 3.2 151.6 87.6
2009 161 8.0 20.1 74.5
2010 365 22.0 16.5 88.2
2011 399 22.0 18.1 88.2
2012 425 21.0 20.2 88.5
2013 459 22.0 20.8 91.5
2014 503 23.0 21.8 92.4
2015 487 18.0 27.0 93
2016 528 25.0 21.1 87.9
2017 520 22.0 23.6 77.1
2018 467 23.0 20.3 86.7
2019 502 22.0 22.8 84.9
2020 445 20.0 22.2 85.6
2021 408 23.5 17.3 n/a
2022 389 20.0 19.4 37.5
2023 400 22.0 18.1 83
2024 394 23.0 17.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Traditional School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,402 (13.5%) $485 (4.7%) $3,289 (31.7%) $7,243 (69.9%) $1,237 (11.9%) $8,480 (81.8%) $10,367
2020 $543 (7.3%) $752 (10.1%) $1,838 (24.8%) $4,893 (66.0%) $1,225 (16.5%) $6,118 (82.5%) $7,413
2021 $502 (4.7%) $609 (5.6%) $1,613 (14.9%) $6,512 (60.4%) $3,168 (29.4%) $9,679 (89.7%) $10,790
2022 $687 (8.5%) $167 (2.1%) $1,541 (19.0%) $5,564 (68.6%) $1,688 (20.8%) $7,251 (89.5%) $8,105

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Traditional School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 651st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 755th of 1245 Elementary schools
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502400
 20.3%
African American6472
 12.5%
American Indian1315
 15.4%
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic385277
 28.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1630
 87.5%
Two or More Races154
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%83%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Traditional School

Riverside Traditional School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Riverside Traditional School.

Students at Riverside Traditional School are 73% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Riverside Traditional School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kings Ridge School
High : Carl Hayden High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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