Enrollment
154
Elementary
DISTRICT 146 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVER VALLEY COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191034000657
River Valley Elementary
100 South 5th St, Washta, IA 51061 · (712) 447-6318 · Cherokee County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL154 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
82 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 22 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 19 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 26 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 22 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (21) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (22).
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
River Valley Elementary→River Valley Junior- Senior High School
Based on grade levels within River Valley Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like River Valley Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Elementary this school | 154 | 53.2% | N/A |
| Graettinger-Terril Elementary School Terril | 149 | 53.7% | N/A |
| Walcott Elementary School Walcott | 150 | 52.0% | 70.9% |
| North Union Elementary Fenton | 130 | 54.6% | N/A |
| Mapleton Elementary School Mapleton | 182 | 54.9% | 76.4% |
| Murray Elementary School Murray | 165 | 49.7% | 72.8% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where River Valley Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 154 | #614 of 705 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.2% | #183 of 666 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -32.5% | #23 of 359 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
154
-49 (-24%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 228
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 154 | 16.6 | 9.3:1 | 53% (82) |
| 2023-24 | 155 | 15.6 | 9.9:1 | 57% (88) |
| 2022-23 | 174 | 16.8 | 10.4:1 | 60% (105) |
| 2020-21 | 203 | 16 | 12.7:1 | 50% (102) |
| 2017-18 | 228 | 18.9 | 12.1:1 | 44% (101) |
| 2015-16 | 277 | 21 | 13.2:1 | 47% (130) |
| 2010-11 | 285 | 22 | 12.9:1 | 59% (168) |
| 2000-01 | 200 | 19 | 10.5:1 | 44% (88) |
| 1990-91 | 228 | 18 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Valley Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (228 to 154); teachers down 12% (18.9 to 16.6).
About River Valley Elementary
River Valley Elementary is an elementary school located in Washta, Iowa, in Cherokee County. The school counts 154 students across pre-K through 5. The typical figure for elementary schools in Iowa is about 325 students.
River Valley Elementary is one of the 2 schools that make up River Valley Comm School District (291 students in total).
Federal enrollment data show River Valley Elementary is 94% White. The school is also 5% Hispanic. That is close to the 90% White share among all Cherokee County residents. The school's diversity index is 12%, meaning two students picked at random have a 12% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 9.3:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. The school's lunch program data list 53% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is higher than the 41% average for public schools in Cherokee County.
Among Cherokee County residents, the median household income is $71,269, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. River Valley Elementary is one of 8 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to River Valley Elementary is River Valley Junior- Senior High School, at a distance of about 7.2 miles. Other public schools within ten miles number 2.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 49 students since 2020-21, to 154. The school's ratio fell from 12.7:1 to 9.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
To ask about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,600
Census ACS
Median income
$71,269
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,048 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in River Valley Comm School District
- River Valley Junior- Senior High SchoolHigh · 137 students
Other River Valley Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named River Valley Elementary. River Valley Elementary is the 4th largest of the 4.
- RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMERIDIAN, ID · 468 students
- River Valley ElementarySpring Green, WI · 258 students
- River Valley Elementary SchoolTHREE OAKS, MI · 195 students
Nearby schools
- River Valley Junior- Senior High School7.2 mi · 137
- Pierson Middle School7.8 mi · 126
- Galva-Holstein Elementary School11.1 mi · 175
- Ridge View High School11.1 mi · 242
- Kingsley Elementary School13.2 mi · 173
- Kingsley-Pierson High School13.2 mi · 141
Frequently asked questions
About River Valley ElementaryHow many students attend River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary enrolls approximately 154 students in grades PK-05.
Is River Valley Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
River Valley Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does River Valley Elementary have?
River Valley Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.
What is the student diversity at River Valley Elementary?
Student demographics at River Valley Elementary are roughly 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary is overseen by River Valley Comm School District in Cherokee County.
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