Riverview Elementary School

370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Riverview Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riverview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#489 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
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 Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
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 Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
40%
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 Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
3%
36%
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White
76%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
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 Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverview Elementary School's ranking?
Riverview Elementary School is ranked #489 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Riverview Elementary School often compared to?
Riverview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black's Mill Elementary School, Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
476 students attend Riverview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverview Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverview Elementary School offer ?
Riverview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverview Elementary School part of?
Riverview Elementary School is part of Dawson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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