Riverside East Elem. School

502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverside East Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside East Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverside East Elem. School's student population of 123 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverside East Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside East Elem. School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#360 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside East Elem. School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside East Elem. 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.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside East Elem. 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.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside East Elem. 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
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside East Elem. 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
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside East Elem. School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside East Elem. School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside East Elem. 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
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside East Elem. 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
63%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside East Elem. 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
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside East Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside East Elem. School's ranking?
Riverside East Elem. School is ranked #360 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverside East Elem. School?
123 students attend Riverside East Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Riverside East Elem. School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside East Elem. School?
Riverside East Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside East Elem. School offer ?
Riverside East Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverside East Elem. School part of?
Riverside East Elem. School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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