Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
River Valley Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
River Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
32%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
River Valley Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are River Valley Elementary School often compared to?
River Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Elementary School, Ustick Elementary School, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend River Valley Elementary School?
468 students attend River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of River Valley Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Valley Elementary School?
River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley Elementary School offer ?
River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley Elementary School part of?
River Valley Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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