Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Elementary - Spalding's student population of 50 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary - Spalding ranks within the top 20% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary - Spalding is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 901 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary - Spalding's ranking?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding is ranked #164 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
50 students attend Riverside Elementary - Spalding.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Riverside Elementary - Spalding students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Elementary - Spalding?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Elementary - Spalding offer ?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Elementary - Spalding part of?
Riverside Elementary - Spalding is part of Riverside School District.
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