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3 schools in Riverside Comm School District

Iowa · 677 students · 2 cities

From elementary through high school, Riverside Comm School District runs 3 public K-12 schools (2 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 677.

4-year change in Riverside Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
677
+46 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Riverside Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
677#180 of 234#8,358 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#167 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#107 of 234#4,061 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
39.4%#96 of 234#5,593 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Riverside Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 653 to 677 students (up 4%) and from 50 to 50 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Riverside Middle/Senior High SchoolOaklandHigh06-12365
Oakland ElementaryOaklandElementaryPK-02178
Carson ElementaryCarsonElementary03-05134

About Riverside Comm School District

As a rural-scale district in Iowa, Riverside Comm School District instructs 677 students across 3 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Riverside Comm School District spans 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 226 in this district, meaningfully below the Iowa typical of 376.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 677 students, grew 7% from the 631 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Riverside Comm School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Comm School District operates 3 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 677 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Comm School District includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Riverside Comm School District?
Riverside Middle/Senior High School is the largest public school in Riverside Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 365 students.
What grade levels does Riverside Comm School District serve?
Riverside Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
What cities does Riverside Comm School District serve?
Riverside Comm School District operates schools in Oakland, Carson across Iowa.