Enrollment
72
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAGAR TOWNSHIP S/D #6·NCES 261734005411
Riverside School
3422 RIVERSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 · (269) 849-1343 · Berrien County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL72 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
13.1:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
49 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 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 10 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 10 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 10% |
Student demographics
65%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 Riverside School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School this school | 72 | 68.1% | N/A |
| Greenwood Elementary School KALAMAZOO | 93 | 61.3% | N/A |
| New Bedford Academy LAMBERTVILLE | 63 | 57.1% | N/A |
| River School SODUS | 70 | 82.9% | N/A |
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 BIG RAPIDS | 103 | 73.8% | N/A |
| Ashley Elementary School ASHLEY | 60 | 75.0% | 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 Riverside School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Berrien County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 72 | #1,577 of 1,630 | #28 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
72
-3 (-4%) vs 2020
+6% since 1990-91, when it was 68
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 18.8:1
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 | 72 | 5.5 | 13.1:1 | 68% (49) |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 5.6 | 13.2:1 | 86% (63) |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 6.8 | 10.7:1 | 88% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 75 | 4 | 18.8:1 | 81% (61) |
| 2017-18 | 83 | 4.7 | 17.7:1 | 72% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 77 | 4 | 19.3:1 | 71% (55) |
| 2010-11 | 64 | 4 | 16.0:1 | 56% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 69 | 6 | 11.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 68 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Riverside School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (83 to 72); teachers up 17% (4.7 to 5.5).
About Riverside School
Riverside School is an elementary school located in BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, in Berrien County. It reports enrollment of 72 students in pre-K through 8. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
Riverside School is listed under Hagar Township S/D #6 in federal data.
White students are 51% of those enrolled at Riverside School. Next come 25% Black, 13% Hispanic, and 11% multiracial. That compares with about 74% White among all Berrien County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 65%.
Riverside School reported 5.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 13.1:1. Elementary schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 15.8:1. Roughly 68% of students at Riverside School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 55% average for public schools in Berrien County.
Looking at the county, Berrien County, the median household earns about $65,425 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Berrien County has 75 public schools with about 21,027 students, including Riverside School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Coloma High School, is about 3.8 miles. There are 4 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Riverside School's location as Rural: Fringe.
The school shrank from 75 students in 2020-21 to 72 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 18.8:1 to 13.1:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Riverside School. You can also rate the school on this page.
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
Other schools in BENTON HARBOR
- Benton Harbor High SchoolHigh · 469 students
- Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCombined · 418 students
- Countryside Academy MiddleHigh SchoolCombined · 386 students
- Countryside Academy ElementaryElementary · 384 students
- Fair Plain Middle SchoolMiddle · 240 students
- Martin Luther King Jr ElementaryElementary · 229 students
Other Riverside schools
8 other US public schools in 8 states are named Riverside. Riverside School is the 9th largest of the 9.
- Riverside SchoolWashington, UT · 610 students
- Riverside SchoolWEST JORDAN, UT · 591 students
- Riverside SchoolCleveland, OH · 493 students
- Riverside SchoolNEW CASTLE, CO · 483 students
- Riverside SchoolRiverside, CT · 440 students
Nearby schools
- Coloma High School3.8 mi · 336
- Coloma Junior High School3.8 mi · 228
- Coloma Elementary School4.0 mi · 356
- Coloma Intermediate School4.1 mi · 175
- Discovery Enrichment Center5.2 mi · 80
- Martin Luther King Jr Elementary5.3 mi · 229
Frequently asked questions
About Riverside SchoolHow large is Riverside School?
Riverside School enrolls approximately 72 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Riverside School serve?
Riverside School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Riverside School?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at Riverside School.
How diverse is Riverside School?
Riverside School reports a student body of 51% White, 13% Hispanic, 25% Black, 11% Two or more.
Is Riverside School public or private?
Riverside School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hagar Township S/D #6.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.