Riverview Elementary School

3298 Kessler Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1167 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland 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 Riverview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #1167 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
553 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Riverview Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverview Elementary School located?
Riverview Elementary School is located in the Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands neighborhood of Halethorpe, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Lansdowne Baltimore Highlands.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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