For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 813 students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
# American Indian Students
25 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
586 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
48%
# Black Students
134 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
16%
6%
# White Students
45 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
6%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
60
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,327 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,926 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,327
$11,388
Spending / Student
$34,926
$11,291
Best Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maricopa Institute Of Technology (Mit)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-0006
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Traditional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1414 S 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 272-1339
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Ridge School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 S 64th Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8960
Grades: 2-8
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 477-8900
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District manages 4 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District is ranked #413 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
72% of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District?
Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,926 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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