Riverside Elementary

Summary:

Riverside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 483 students. The school is part of the Gadsden school district, which is ranked 67 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Elementary has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 127 to 359 out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school performed better than the Gadsden district and the state average in mathematics, with 43% of students proficient or better, compared to 26% and 25% respectively. However, Riverside Elementary's performance in English Language Arts (39% proficient or better) and Science (28% proficient or better) was on par with the Gadsden district and the state average. The school has shown strong performance among its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking 78th and 56th out of New Mexico elementary schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Riverside Elementary has performed well for its low-income students, ranking 41st out of 237 New Mexico elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Riverside Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the nearby schools within the Gadsden district, such as Desert Trail Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, and Berino Elementary. However, some schools like Anthony Elementary and Loma Linda Elementary have outperformed Riverside Elementary in certain subject areas and grade levels. The school's relatively lower performance for its Special Education students suggests an area for potential improvement and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4085 McNutt Rd
       Sunland Park, NM  88063


(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,714 Help


Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Santa Teresa Middle
High:    Santa Teresa High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
White:
0.5%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Riverside Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gadsden School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.5%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 15. 15 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Elementary is $9,714, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Elementary 127th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Riverside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.59 289th 389 25.7%
2006 32.23 282nd 390 27.7%
2007 32.21 283rd 398 28.9%
2008 33.62 286th 405 29.4%
2009 31.83 306th 411 25.5%
2010 30.30 314th 419 25.1%
2011 22.41 335th 402 16.7%
2012 20.86 334th 398 16.1%
2013 28.80 312th 412 24.3%
2014 52.92 191st 442 56.8%
2015 22.25 359th 421 14.7%
2016 26.87 310th 410 24.4%
2017 39.59 210th 374 43.9%
2018 49.75 167th 383 56.4%
2019 63.93 117th 396 70.5%
2022 26.15 301st 420 28.3%
2023 62.45 153rd 435 64.8%
2024 65.61 127th 433 70.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.82 32nd 83 61.4%
2019 58.74 34th 98 65.3%
2022 20.48 183rd 203 9.9%
2023 76.69 44th 191 77.0%
2024 69.11 56th 166 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.75 136th 165 17.6%
2024 33.61 68th 99 31.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.37 108th 356 69.7%
2019 76.19 53rd 361 85.3%
2022 30.78 256th 410 37.6%
2023 71.55 117th 426 72.5%
2024 78.14 41st 237 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.75 157th 339 53.7%
2019 62.72 99th 343 71.1%
2022 25.19 276th 395 30.1%
2023 61.88 134th 390 65.6%
2024 58.25 136th 393 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 160th 333 52.0%
2019 58.78 111th 337 67.1%
2022 25.63 264th 392 32.7%
2023 58.78 158th 414 61.8%
2024 69.49 124th 410 69.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 129th 329 60.8%
2019 70.48 60th 320 81.3%
2022 28.02 259th 389 33.4%
2023 68.23 111th 395 71.9%
2024 75.59 78th 390 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.52 157th 413 62.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Riverside Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 13 0 0 349 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1991 4 0 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1992 0 0 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 0 0 0 511 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 0 0 0 489 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 0 0 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1996 0 0 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1997 0 0 0 633 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 0 0 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 2 2 0 625 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 1 0 0 703 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2001 4 0 0 691 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 5 0 0 765 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2003 5 0 0 765 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2004 4 0 0 717 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 2 0 0 753 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2006 0 0 0 717 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2007 1 0 0 657 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 1 0 0 674 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 2 0 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2010 3 0 0 753 0 0 0 0 756
2011 2 0 0 716 2 0 0 0 720
2012 1 0 0 693 1 0 0 0 695
2013 1 0 0 652 0 0 0 0 653
2014 1 0 0 668 0 0 0 0 669
2015 2 0 0 635 0 0 0 0 637
2016 0 0 0 597 0 0 0 0 597
2017 1 0 0 595 0 0 0 0 596
2018 0 2 0 576 0 0 0 0 578
2019 3 0 0 585 0 0 0 0 588
2020 1 0 0 534 0 0 0 0 535
2021 2 0 0 518 0 0 0 0 520
2022 3 0 0 472 0 0 0 0 475
2023 2 0 0 481 0 0 0 0 483
2024 3 1 0 552 1 0 0 0 557

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 362 19.1 18.9 n/a
1991 521 19.1 27.2 n/a
1992 521 23.0 22.6 n/a
1993 511 27.2 18.8 n/a
1994 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1995 624 30.0 20.8 n/a
1996 624 30.0 20.8 n/a
1997 633 32.8 19.3 n/a
1998 637 32.6 19.5 n/a
1999 629 32.0 19.7 94.9
2000 705 35.7 19.7 97.3
2001 695 36.4 19.1 99.6
2002 770 42.3 18.2 95.8
2003 770 42.3 18.2 95.8
2004 721 38.4 18.8 99.6
2005 755 43.9 17.2 99.5
2006 717 40.6 17.7 99.6
2007 658 40.0 16.5 99.5
2008 675 46.4 14.5 99.6
2009 743 42.7 17.4 99.6
2010 756 43.2 17.5 79.5
2011 720 44.2 16.2 99.6
2012 695 43.3 16.0 99.6
2013 653 43.4 15.0 99.5
2014 669 42.4 15.7 99.4
2015 637 45.0 14.1 99.5
2016 597 44.0 13.5 100
2017 596 46.2 12.8 100
2018 578 43.3 13.3 100
2019 588 43.5 13.4 100
2020 535 44.5 12.0 100
2021 520 44.5 11.6 100
2022 475 42.7 11.1 100
2023 483 39.5 12.2 100
2024 557 37.0 15.0 100

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 362 19.1 18.9 n/a
1991 521 19.1 27.2 n/a
1992 521 23.0 22.6 n/a
1993 511 27.2 18.8 n/a
1994 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1995 624 30.0 20.8 n/a
1996 624 30.0 20.8 n/a
1997 633 32.8 19.3 n/a
1998 637 32.6 19.5 n/a
1999 629 32.0 19.7 94.9
2000 705 35.7 19.7 97.3
2001 695 36.4 19.1 99.6
2002 770 42.3 18.2 95.8
2003 770 42.3 18.2 95.8
2004 721 38.4 18.8 99.6
2005 755 43.9 17.2 99.5
2006 717 40.6 17.7 99.6
2007 658 40.0 16.5 99.5
2008 675 46.4 14.5 99.6
2009 743 42.7 17.4 99.6
2010 756 43.2 17.5 79.5
2011 720 44.2 16.2 99.6
2012 695 43.3 16.0 99.6
2013 653 43.4 15.0 99.5
2014 669 42.4 15.7 99.4
2015 637 45.0 14.1 99.5
2016 597 44.0 13.5 100
2017 596 46.2 12.8 100
2018 578 43.3 13.3 100
2019 588 43.5 13.4 100
2020 535 44.5 12.0 100
2021 520 44.5 11.6 100
2022 475 42.7 11.1 100
2023 483 39.5 12.2 100
2024 557 37.0 15.0 100

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,714

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 435 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)5510.6
 44.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4425.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)3612.1
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)4018.7
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)4420
 24%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3631.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)3216
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)3426
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)4223.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)3527.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)3029.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2430.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Riverside Elementary)4027.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)4334.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Elementary)1934.9
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)2638.1
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students588483
 17.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic585481
 17.8%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary ranks 127th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverside Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Riverside Elementary.

Students who attend Riverside Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Santa Teresa Middle
High : Santa Teresa High


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

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