Riverside East Elem. School

502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 123 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverside East Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside East Elem. School's student population of 123 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
123 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Year Founded
1985
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School Rankings

Riverside East Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside East Elem. School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#368 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
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40-44%
40%
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35-39%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
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Black
1%
19%
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White
92%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside East Elem. School's ranking?
Riverside East Elem. School is ranked #368 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverside East Elem. School?
123 students attend Riverside East Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Riverside East Elem. School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside East Elem. School?
Riverside East Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside East Elem. School offer ?
Riverside East Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside East Elem. School part of?
Riverside East Elem. School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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