Needham Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School
Should you attend Needham Elementary School or Riverview Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Needham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Student Attention
Riverview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Needham Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
367 students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#639 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
28
Kindergarten Students
47
42
Grade 1 Students
59
46
Grade 2 Students
55
65
Grade 3 Students
60
69
Grade 4 Students
56
69
Grade 5 Students
53
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
66%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%