Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverview Pk-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverview Pk-8's student population of 647 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverview Pk-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverview Pk-8 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverview Pk-8's ranking?
Riverview Pk-8 is ranked #925 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Riverview Pk-8?
647 students attend Riverview Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverview Pk-8 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverview Pk-8?
Riverview Pk-8 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Riverview Pk-8 offer ?
Riverview Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Riverview Pk-8 part of?
Riverview Pk-8 is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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