Rivercrest Elementary School

1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rivercrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in AR
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rivercrest Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#254 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rivercrest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rivercrest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rivercrest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivercrest Elementary School's ranking?
Rivercrest Elementary School is ranked #254 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Rivercrest Elementary School often compared to?
Rivercrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manila Elementary School, Armorel Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary School?
609 students attend Rivercrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rivercrest Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivercrest Elementary School?
Rivercrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rivercrest Elementary School offer ?
Rivercrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rivercrest Elementary School part of?
Rivercrest Elementary School is part of Rivercrest School District #57.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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