Riverside Elementary School

Summary:

Riverside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, Michigan, with a diverse student population of over 500 students.

Riverside Elementary School consistently outperforms the Lakeview School District and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency, with 50% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.9% for the district and 39.6% for the state, and 59.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in math, compared to 51.1% for the district and 43.4% for the state. The school also ranks among the top in Michigan for its English Language Learner (ELL) student performance and has performed well for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population. When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Prairieview School and schools in the Battle Creek Public Schools district, Riverside Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school.

However, Riverside Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.5% in the 2018-2019 school year to 27.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is a concerning trend that may be impacting the school's academic performance and should be addressed. Despite this, the school's strong academic performance, particularly for its ELL and low-SES student populations, is a testament to the quality of education it provides to its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 650 Riverside Dr
       Battle Creek, MI  49015-4626


(269) 565-4700

District: Lakeview School District (Calhoun)

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,074 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeview Middle School
High:    Lakeview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
Hispanic:
15.6%
Asian:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary School ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Riverside Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.7%), Hispanic (15.6%), Asian (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary School is $15,074, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lakeview School District (Calhoun).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary School 627th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lakeview School District (Calhoun):

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeview School District (Calhoun) 306th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.20 373rd 1545 75.9%
2007 64.90 591st 1565 62.2%
2008 61.58 721st 1577 54.3%
2009 61.53 766th 1589 51.8%
2010 60.07 850th 1552 45.2%
2011 74.93 346th 1552 77.7%
2012 60.56 614th 1566 60.8%
2013 57.16 703rd 1563 55.0%
2014 64.14 554th 1533 63.9%
2015 71.78 418th 1580 73.5%
2016 57.68 647th 1548 58.2%
2017 54.16 610th 1466 58.4%
2018 69.08 455th 1448 68.6%
2019 71.74 341st 1408 75.8%
2021 40.64 663rd 1153 42.5%
2022 58.75 501st 1344 62.7%
2023 59.21 559th 1470 62.0%
2024 55.44 627th 1486 57.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 107th 270 60.4%
2023 64.26 50th 180 72.2%
2024 81.76 27th 184 85.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.13 156th 403 61.3%
2023 39.71 126th 195 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.50 455th 1397 67.4%
2019 83.31 81st 1134 92.9%
2021 55.70 276th 749 63.2%
2022 73.41 185th 1099 83.2%
2023 71.14 260th 1350 80.7%
2024 54.81 552nd 1381 60.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 361st 1443 75.0%
2019 66.23 340th 1171 71.0%
2021 31.10 644th 902 28.6%
2022 60.47 373rd 1106 66.3%
2023 61.53 438th 1321 66.8%
2024 45.05 692nd 1342 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.11 566th 1446 60.9%
2019 71.38 293rd 1196 75.5%
2021 37.03 580th 915 36.6%
2022 46.16 586th 1139 48.6%
2023 45.75 690th 1334 48.3%
2024 59.09 509th 1347 62.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.59 67th 84 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.72 233rd 1253 81.4%
2019 77.04 205th 1128 81.8%
2021 48.99 482nd 1005 52.0%
2022 57.81 435th 1102 60.5%
2023 59.05 451st 1198 62.4%
2024 48.95 594th 1204 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 18, 2011

Open Quote Highly qualified and motivated staff. Very caring people. This school has terrific teachers and a dedicated, hardworking and thoughtful principal. Great anti-bullying program. Staff in constantly working on Professional Development to increase and improve their own teaching skills.

Particulary great: Karen Stults (pre school) Kathy Sellers (first grade) Donna Keenan (Kindergarten) Barbara Martin 2nd grade...All staff members perform well and care a lot about kids. Kevin Canfield has the patience of a saint and works really well with little guys who are sometimes behaving a bit poorly who need a strong yet patient male in their lives.

My kids both went through this school...each had different teachers. Both my kids were well-educated at Riverside and were treated with caring and respect...as was I as a parent.

Terrific music program...music treacher is skilled in music and has great classroom management skills.

For Kindergarten Kids the art classes are not top notch. Lots of coloring. Lots of watching movies about art. Wish there were more "let's wear our paint shirts and make some mess while learning art...but that rarely happens. Sometimes Art class is just building things with colorful cubes and then putting the cubes away. The art gets better in first grade and thereafter. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 23, 2010

Open Quote This is just a wonderful school. Everyone is so caring and there is a family atmosphere. We especially enjoy attending the Holiday program! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 4 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 407 4 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 405 4 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1991 401 6 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 330 7 22 4 2 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 353 10 18 1 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 331 8 19 4 5 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 354 5 25 7 6 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 354 5 25 7 6 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 332 5 15 4 5 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 333 5 19 6 4 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 324 5 18 6 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 314 17 21 6 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 284 11 28 5 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 318 11 34 8 3 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 318 11 34 8 3 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 274 11 31 4 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 297 8 35 6 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 303 10 44 7 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 297 8 29 9 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 271 11 21 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 310
2009 251 16 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 244 17 18 17 4 n/a n/a 0 300
2011 242 10 22 35 0 0 23 0 332
2012 235 11 24 32 0 0 30 0 332
2013 241 11 21 35 1 0 38 0 347
2014 237 15 18 43 1 0 41 0 355
2015 228 18 27 41 1 0 42 0 357
2016 216 23 30 47 3 0 55 0 374
2017 216 31 43 48 3 0 56 0 397
2018 213 33 52 60 4 0 46 0 408
2019 187 36 56 54 5 0 39 0 377
2020 183 39 53 53 3 0 48 0 379
2021 172 37 55 42 2 0 43 0 351
2022 179 33 49 51 1 0 41 0 354
2023 182 34 49 52 1 0 34 0 352
2024 172 35 45 54 1 0 39 0 346

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 4.9
1990 428 38.0 11.2 3.5
1991 435 n/a n/a n/a
1992 365 n/a n/a 6.8
1993 383 n/a 0.0 7.3
1994 367 15.0 24.5 6.8
1995 397 18.0 22.1 5.3
1996 397 18.0 22.1 5.3
1997 361 17.0 21.2 5.3
1998 367 17.0 21.6 6
1999 355 17.0 20.9 7.6
2000 360 18.5 19.5 8.6
2001 329 18.5 17.8 7.6
2002 374 19.7 19.0 13.4
2003 374 19.7 19.0 13.4
2004 323 17.5 18.5 20.4
2005 349 15.9 21.9 14.6
2006 366 19.4 18.9 24.3
2007 346 17.0 20.4 24
2008 310 19.2 16.1 27.4
2009 296 17.5 16.9 37.5
2010 300 17.2 17.3 42
2011 332 18.5 17.8 40.1
2012 332 22.0 15.0 41.9
2013 347 22.0 15.7 50.1
2014 355 22.9 15.4 62.8
2015 357 20.0 17.8 49.3
2016 374 22.0 17.0 55.6
2017 397 23.3 16.9 52.6
2018 408 24.2 16.8 58.6
2019 377 22.0 17.0 61.5
2020 379 23.5 16.1 60.7
2021 351 22.4 15.6 61
2022 354 28.0 12.6 68.6
2023 352 24.8 14.1 71.6
2024 346 25.0 13.7 69.9

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 4.9
1990 428 38.0 11.2 3.5
1991 435 n/a n/a n/a
1992 365 n/a n/a 6.8
1993 383 n/a 0.0 7.3
1994 367 15.0 24.5 6.8
1995 397 18.0 22.1 5.3
1996 397 18.0 22.1 5.3
1997 361 17.0 21.2 5.3
1998 367 17.0 21.6 6
1999 355 17.0 20.9 7.6
2000 360 18.5 19.5 8.6
2001 329 18.5 17.8 7.6
2002 374 19.7 19.0 13.4
2003 374 19.7 19.0 13.4
2004 323 17.5 18.5 20.4
2005 349 15.9 21.9 14.6
2006 366 19.4 18.9 24.3
2007 346 17.0 20.4 24
2008 310 19.2 16.1 27.4
2009 296 17.5 16.9 37.5
2010 300 17.2 17.3 42
2011 332 18.5 17.8 40.1
2012 332 22.0 15.0 41.9
2013 347 22.0 15.7 50.1
2014 355 22.9 15.4 62.8
2015 357 20.0 17.8 49.3
2016 374 22.0 17.0 55.6
2017 397 23.3 16.9 52.6
2018 408 24.2 16.8 58.6
2019 377 22.0 17.0 61.5
2020 379 23.5 16.1 60.7
2021 351 22.4 15.6 61
2022 354 28.0 12.6 68.6
2023 352 24.8 14.1 71.6
2024 346 25.0 13.7 69.9

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $824 (7.6%) $9,977 (92.4%) $10,801
2020 $749 (7.3%) $9,523 (92.7%) $10,271
2021 $1,539 (12.7%) $10,532 (87.3%) $12,071
2022 $2,674 (18.5%) $11,773 (81.5%) $14,447
2023 $2,218 (14.7%) $12,856 (85.3%) $15,074

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 559th of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)57.742.9
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))41.437.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)60.647.9
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.644.6
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Elementary School)56.452.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))44.643.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Riverside Elementary School)52.643.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Lakeview School District (Calhoun))39.539
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377352
 6.6%
African American3634
 5.6%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian5649
 12.5%
Hispanic5452
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White187182
 2.7%
Two or More Races3934
 12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%71.6%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Riverside Elementary School.

Riverside Elementary School ranks 627th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverside Elementary School are 50% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American.

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

Middle : Lakeview Middle School
High : Lakeview 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 Michigan Department of Education.

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