Enrollment
352
Elementary
DISTRICT 404 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVERSIDE SD·NCES 422325006748
Riverside Elementary School West
308 Davis St, Taylor, PA 18517 · (570) 562-2121 · Lackawanna County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL352 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
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STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
347 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 75%
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 | 124 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 136 | 39% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 59% · 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
Based on grade levels within Riverside SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary School West this school | 352 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Leib Elementary School Dover | 372 | 99.2% | 60.7% |
| Dover Area Elementary School Dover | 356 | 99.2% | 65.9% |
| Rochester Area Elementary School Rochester | 346 | 98.8% | 48.2% |
| Weigelstown Elementary School Dover | 323 | 97.8% | 57.3% |
| South Hamilton Elementary School Chambersburg | 275 | 97.1% | 60.8% |
Matched among Pennsylvania 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 Elementary School West ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Lackawanna County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 352 | #1,049 of 1,638 | #16 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #489 of 1,531 | #11 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.6% | #423 of 1,600 | #9 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.1% | #304 of 450 | #4 of 7 |
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
352
+11 (+3%) vs 2020
+41% since 1990-91, when it was 249
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 | 352 | N/A | N/A | 99% (347) |
| 2023-24 | 348 | 26.5 | 13.1:1 | 100% (347) |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 26.3 | 14.1:1 | 100% (370) |
| 2020-21 | 341 | 26 | 13.1:1 | 57% (195) |
| 2017-18 | 335 | 23.4 | 14.3:1 | 60% (200) |
| 2015-16 | 302 | 22 | 13.7:1 | 67% (203) |
| 2010-11 | 342 | 25 | 13.7:1 | 47% (161) |
| 2000-01 | 415 | 22 | 18.9:1 | 38% (158) |
| 1990-91 | 249 | 12 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Riverside Elementary School West.
About Riverside Elementary School West
Riverside Elementary School West is an elementary school with a street address in Taylor, Pennsylvania. School enrollment was 352 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 2. For comparison, elementary schools in Pennsylvania average about 443 students.
Riverside SD serves 1,493 students across 3 schools.
At Riverside Elementary School West, White students make up 66% of the student body. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic, 10% Black, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. The school's White share is 15 points below the 81% share among Lackawanna County residents. The school's diversity index is 53%, meaning two students picked at random have a 53% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 99% of enrollment. On average, public schools in Lackawanna County report 72%.
In Lackawanna County (population about 216,146), the median household income is $66,223, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Riverside Elementary School West is one of 47 public schools in the county.
Riverside JSHS is the public school closest to Riverside Elementary School West, about 0.1 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Large. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, Riverside Elementary School West's enrollment grew 3%, to 352.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Lackawanna County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
216,146
Census ACS
Median income
$66,223
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
27,006 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Riverside SD
- Riverside JSHSHigh · 686 students
- Riverside Elementary School EastElementary · 455 students
Nearby schools
- Riverside JSHS0.1 mi · 686
- Riverside Elementary School East1.2 mi · 455
- Old Forge Elementary School1.3 mi · 532
- Old Forge JSHS1.3 mi · 434
- John F. Kennedy #72.1 mi · 305
- West Scranton Intrmd School2.5 mi · 820
Frequently asked questions
About Riverside Elementary School WestHow many students attend Riverside Elementary School West?
Riverside Elementary School West enrolls approximately 352 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School West serve?
Riverside Elementary School West serves grades KG-02.
How diverse is Riverside Elementary School West?
Riverside Elementary School West reports a student body of 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Riverside Elementary School West?
Riverside Elementary School West is overseen by Riverside SD in Lackawanna County.
What city is Riverside Elementary School West in?
Riverside Elementary School West is located in Taylor, PA.
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