Riverside Elementary School

As an intimate elementary-level community in CONSTANTINE, Michigan, Riverside Elementary School instructs 256 students from grades 3 through 5, overseen by Constantine Public School District. That puts it 31% leaner than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 369 students.

Riverside Elementary School is one of 5 schools operated by Constantine Public School District, a district that instructs 1,247 students overall.

Demographically, Riverside Elementary School logs that nearly all students (85%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black. That composition is broadly in line with St. Joseph County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.4:1. The state averages about 15.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 59% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Riverside Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 40.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 29.9%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for St. Joseph County indicate median household earnings sit near $66,425, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across St. Joseph County's 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,517 students), Riverside Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Constantine High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Riverside Elementary School at 4th of 5; the average score across the group is 39.7%.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Riverside Elementary School has edged down 25%, going from 342 students in 2018 to 256 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 5% to 10% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 23.7:1 in 2018 to 15.4:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.