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RIVERVIEW GARDENS

Missouri · Public School District
13
Schools
5,336
Students
$12,179
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
99.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RIVERVIEW GARDENS is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,336 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,179 is below the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DANFORTH ELEM.KG–05271
GIBSON ELEM.KG–05429
GLASGOW ELEM.KG–05269
HIGHLAND ELEM.KG–05274
KOCH ELEM.KG–05303
LEMASTERS ELEM.KG–05295
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.KG–05145
MEADOWS ELEM.KG–05333
MOLINE ELEM.KG–05295
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE06–08691
Westview Middle School06–08498
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH09–121,331
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATIONPK–PK202
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,179-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
35%
State
42.1%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
22.7%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,336
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,179, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RIVERVIEW GARDENS?
RIVERVIEW GARDENS has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,336 students.
What is the graduation rate for RIVERVIEW GARDENS?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RIVERVIEW GARDENS spend per student?
RIVERVIEW GARDENS spends $12,179 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RIVERVIEW GARDENS?
99% of students in RIVERVIEW GARDENS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RIVERVIEW GARDENS?
No, RIVERVIEW GARDENS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RIVERVIEW GARDENS serve?
RIVERVIEW GARDENS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RIVERVIEW GARDENS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RIVERVIEW GARDENS is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.