Riviera Elementary School

365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riviera Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riviera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Riviera Elementary School's student population of 624 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
624 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Riviera Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riviera Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#531 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riviera Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riviera Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riviera Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
18%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California 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 Riviera Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Riviera Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riviera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riviera Elementary School's ranking?
Riviera Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riviera Elementary School often compared to?
Riviera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riviera Elementary School?
624 students attend Riviera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Riviera Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Elementary School?
Riviera Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Riviera Elementary School offer ?
Riviera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riviera Elementary School part of?
Riviera Elementary School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Riviera Elementary School located?
Riviera Elementary School is located in the Riviera neighborhood of Torrance, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Riviera.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School-12:00 Dismissal
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 624 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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