Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverview Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #834 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spotswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
669 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia 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 Spotsylvania County School District.
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