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Rivers Elementary School

Summary:

Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Altus, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 349 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 15 out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rivers Elementary School significantly outperforms the Altus district and the state of Oklahoma in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% in Altus and 51% statewide. In mathematics, 66% of 3rd-grade students and 78% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 44% and 48% in Altus, and 38% and 40% statewide, respectively. Additionally, Rivers Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 29.51% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly lower than the nearby Altus Primary School (84.23%) and Altus Early Childhood Center (83.37%).

Rivers Elementary School's consistent high performance, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, which is lower than the nearby Altus schools and the state average, suggests that the school has implemented effective teaching and learning strategies that have enabled its students to excel. This level of sustained excellence presents an opportunity for collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the district, as the best practices and strategies employed at Rivers Elementary could potentially be replicated in other schools to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3000 North Veterans Drive
       Altus, OK  73521-3521

(580) 481-2183

District: Altus

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,887 Help


Students who attend Rivers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Altus Intermediate School
    Altus Junior High School
High:    Altus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rivers Elementary School ranks better than 96.1% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rivers Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Altus School District. Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), Hispanic (22.1%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Altus School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivers Elementary School is 15.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Altus School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivers Elementary School is $8,887, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Altus School District!
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Rank History for Rivers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rivers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 94.52 4th 840 99.5%
2010 90.14 19th 845 97.8%
2011 92.59 5th 846 99.4%
2015 95.05 6th 957 99.4%
2021 97.28 7th 646 98.9%
2024 93.11 15th 389 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rivers Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.13 21st 403 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rivers Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 95 36 37 4 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 391 87 38 32 3 n/a n/a 0 551
1990 344 84 51 29 4 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 319 65 35 43 4 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 333 59 40 37 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 320 57 40 39 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 345 57 27 31 6 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 366 55 11 30 9 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 366 55 11 30 9 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 382 56 16 31 9 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 363 45 9 25 8 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 362 43 11 25 9 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 368 48 15 18 4 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 380 54 15 22 4 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 305 47 13 30 5 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 305 47 13 30 5 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 297 47 28 33 6 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 293 41 20 38 8 n/a n/a 0 400
2006 298 47 20 52 5 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 312 38 11 35 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 282 36 19 26 8 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 266 42 17 34 10 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 267 49 14 36 11 n/a n/a 0 377
2011 216 33 8 63 2 1 30 0 353
2012 229 28 7 57 0 1 42 0 364
2013 232 22 4 69 2 2 37 0 368
2014 251 22 3 55 0 2 38 0 371
2015 213 21 4 48 1 2 37 0 326
2016 205 20 0 58 1 2 33 0 319
2017 238 13 3 56 2 4 37 0 353
2018 221 21 4 62 0 3 32 0 343
2019 222 18 1 74 4 3 26 0 348
2020 243 20 3 61 4 5 38 0 374
2021 249 20 3 51 1 4 44 0 372
2022 270 17 8 75 1 1 35 0 407
2023 242 15 13 87 1 1 32 0 391
2024 198 25 11 77 4 1 33 0 349

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 Rivers Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1989 551 28.7 19.1 n/a
1990 512 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 466 28.9 16.1 n/a
1992 470 26.0 18.0 15.1
1993 456 25.0 18.2 17.8
1994 466 26.0 17.9 17.4
1995 471 28.0 16.8 15.5
1996 471 28.0 16.8 15.5
1997 494 28.0 17.6 12.8
1998 450 26.0 17.3 14
1999 450 28.9 15.6 30.9
2000 453 26.4 17.2 34
2001 475 27.2 17.5 37.1
2002 400 23.5 17.0 35.8
2003 400 23.5 17.0 35.8
2004 411 22.4 18.3 34.8
2005 400 24.9 16.1 26.5
2006 422 27.3 15.5 32.9
2007 401 26.3 15.2 32.2
2008 371 26.5 14.0 21.6
2009 369 26.0 14.2 20.6
2010 377 24.7 15.2 22.8
2011 353 23.3 15.1 26.6
2012 364 25.4 14.3 28.3
2013 368 24.6 14.9 35.6
2014 371 24.5 15.1 25.9
2015 326 23.0 14.1 23.3
2016 319 19.0 16.7 23.2
2017 353 19.7 17.9 26.6
2018 343 19.9 17.1 25.7
2019 348 19.3 18.0 23.9
2020 374 21.2 17.5 21.4
2021 372 24.1 15.3 16.9
2022 407 25.1 16.1 16
2023 391 24.2 16.1 18.4
2024 349 22.9 15.1 29.5

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 Rivers Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 565 29.0 19.4 n/a
1989 551 28.7 19.1 n/a
1990 512 29.0 17.6 n/a
1991 466 28.9 16.1 n/a
1992 470 26.0 18.0 15.1
1993 456 25.0 18.2 17.8
1994 466 26.0 17.9 17.4
1995 471 28.0 16.8 15.5
1996 471 28.0 16.8 15.5
1997 494 28.0 17.6 12.8
1998 450 26.0 17.3 14
1999 450 28.9 15.6 30.9
2000 453 26.4 17.2 34
2001 475 27.2 17.5 37.1
2002 400 23.5 17.0 35.8
2003 400 23.5 17.0 35.8
2004 411 22.4 18.3 34.8
2005 400 24.9 16.1 26.5
2006 422 27.3 15.5 32.9
2007 401 26.3 15.2 32.2
2008 371 26.5 14.0 21.6
2009 369 26.0 14.2 20.6
2010 377 24.7 15.2 22.8
2011 353 23.3 15.1 26.6
2012 364 25.4 14.3 28.3
2013 368 24.6 14.9 35.6
2014 371 24.5 15.1 25.9
2015 326 23.0 14.1 23.3
2016 319 19.0 16.7 23.2
2017 353 19.7 17.9 26.6
2018 343 19.9 17.1 25.7
2019 348 19.3 18.0 23.9
2020 374 21.2 17.5 21.4
2021 372 24.1 15.3 16.9
2022 407 25.1 16.1 16
2023 391 24.2 16.1 18.4
2024 349 22.9 15.1 29.5

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 Rivers Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,089
2020 $7,018
2021 $7,935
2022 $8,097
2023 $8,886

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivers 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Rivers Elementary School)5945
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Altus)3625
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students348391
 12.4%
African American1815
 16.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian113
 1200%
Hispanic7487
 17.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White222242
 9%
Two or More Races2632
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%18.4%
 5.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rivers Elementary School

Students at Rivers Elementary School are 57% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Rivers Elementary School.

Yes! Rivers Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools.

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

Middle : Altus Intermediate School
Middle : Altus Junior High School
High : Altus High School


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