Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 13 schools in district

Riverview School

228 FLYING M ROAD, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
387
Students
Total enrolled
$16,558
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 15% vs nat'l
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 387 students in grades PK–08 in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,558 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Riverview School is a mid-sized elementary in GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, serving grades PK–08 with 387 students. The district invests $16,558 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Riverview School

387
Total Students
13.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution195 male · 192 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 228 students
Student Composition
19%
77%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080426006715

Academic Outcomes at Riverview School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 81601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,558Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,558
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,286
Student Support$3,146
Administration$1,987
Operations$2,484
Other$1,656
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,558 spent per student, an estimated $7,335 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
64%
State government
27.9%
Local (property tax)
64.4%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,558/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Basalt Elementary SchoolGlenwood Springs Elementary SchoolCrystal River Elementary SchoolSopris Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Basalt Middle SchoolGlenwood Springs Middle SchoolCarbondale Middle School
↓
High School
Glenwood Springs High SchoolBasalt High SchoolRoaring Fork High SchoolBridges
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyGarfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictRoaring Fork School District No. Re-1 →
Phone: (970)510-0252
NCES ID: 080426006715
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GLENWOOD SPRINGS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
High
Glenwood Springs High School
1,002 students · 09–12
● 51 opp23% FRL
Elem
Basalt Elementary School
521 students · PK–04
● 42 opp38% FRL
High
Basalt High School
455 students · 09–12
● 42 opp22% FRL
Elem
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
437 students · PK–05
56% FRL
High
Roaring Fork High School
427 students · 09–12
26% FRL
Elem
Crystal River Elementary School
417 students · PK–04
32% FRL
Mid
Basalt Middle School
412 students · 05–08
● 42 opp40% FRL
Mid
Glenwood Springs Middle School
408 students · 06–08
● 51 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
228 FLYING M ROAD, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.