Riverside Elementary School serves 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
32 students

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1

American Indian
6%
14%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
15%
21%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
32 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Riverside Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Riverside Elementary School part of?
Riverside Elementary School is part of Bennett County School District 03-1.
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