Enrollment
70
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SODUS TOWNSHIP S/D #5·NCES 263207006746
River School
4439 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126 · (269) 925-6757 · Berrien County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL70 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
58 students
STATE 55%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 12 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 9% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · 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
Schools most like River School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| River School this school | 70 | 82.9% | N/A |
| Madison District Early Childhood Education Center MADISON HEIGHTS | 64 | 89.1% | N/A |
| Walkerville Elementary WALKERVILLE | 50 | 80.0% | N/A |
| Riverside School BENTON HARBOR | 72 | 68.1% | N/A |
| Innocademy Allegan Campus FENNVILLE | 102 | 75.5% | N/A |
| Battle Creek Montessori Academy SPRINGFIELD | 141 | 85.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Berrien County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 70 | #1,580 of 1,630 | #29 of 30 |
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
70
-11 (-14%) vs 2020
+106% since 1990-91, when it was 34
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 16.2:1
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 | 70 | 4 | 17.5:1 | 83% (58) |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 3 | 20.0:1 | 83% (50) |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 4.6 | 14.3:1 | 89% (58) |
| 2020-21 | 81 | 5 | 16.2:1 | 84% (68) |
| 2017-18 | 76 | 5.2 | 14.8:1 | 76% (58) |
| 2015-16 | 68 | 4 | 17.0:1 | 65% (44) |
| 2010-11 | 69 | 5 | 13.8:1 | 59% (41) |
| 2000-01 | 70 | 4 | 17.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 34 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (76 to 70); teachers down 22% (5.2 to 4).
About River School
River School, a very small elementary school, is located in SODUS, Michigan. It reported 70 students in kindergarten through 8 in 2024-25. Elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students, which makes this school 81% below average.
River School is administered by Sodus Township S/D #5.
White students account for 49% of enrollment at River School, more than any other group. The remaining students are 21% Black, 19% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 3% Asian. Among people living in Berrien County, the White share is about 74%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, River School scores 68%.
Based on 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, River School has a ratio of 17.5:1. The average for elementary schools in Michigan, 15.8:1, is lower. Income data for the school show 83% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Berrien County is 55%.
Looking at the county, Berrien County, median household income comes to about $65,425, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 31% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The county's public schools total 75, with about 21,027 students.
River School's closest public school neighbor is Clarke School, about 2.5 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes River School as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 70, compared with 81 in 2020-21. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 16.2:1 to 17.5:1.
River School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Berrien County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
153,288
Census ACS
Median income
$65,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
21,027 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Clarke School2.5 mi · 462
- Hollywood Elementary School3.3 mi · 377
- Lighthouse Education Center3.4 mi · 128
- Fair Plain East Elementary3.8 mi · 150
- Countryside Academy Elementary3.8 mi · 384
- Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School3.9 mi · 386
Frequently asked questions
About River SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at River School?
River School enrolls approximately 70 students in grades KG-08.
Is River School an elementary, middle, or high school?
River School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does River School have?
River School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
What is the student diversity at River School?
Student demographics at River School are roughly 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 21% Black, 3% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is River School public or private?
River School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sodus Township S/D #5.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.