Riverside Elementary School

Riverside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1100 Country Club Rd,  Newport News, VA
Newport News City Public Schools
2.5
496 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Christine Pilger
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
28%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
538:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Black
44.9%
White
33.9%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/26/2025
Riverside elementary has Horrible teachers and staff this will make a parent home school they are all on the left and have no clue, 80% have never had a real job they are rude and should all be fired and start over.
4.0 parent
3/13/2018
I really like this school. The curriculum is challenging, the school is very active on the community. My son looks forward to going to school. I even like the bus driver. I’m very happy overal. I look forward to next year!
5.0 parent
4/27/2015
I do not agree at all with any of the negative comments that have been posted. I have 3 children that go to school at Riverside and I can tell you that I have never met more dedicated and passionate teachers than those at Riverside. They are very involved with the kids in their classes. They stay in...
1.0 parent
9/1/2013
If you have a child who has any kind of special needs do not send your kid there. They do not care about your child. My son was there for 3 years. He was in the same classroom with 3rd,4th & 5th graders for 3 years straight. They were kids that had behavioral problems even though he was there becaus...

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Riverside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Newport News, VA and is served by the Newport News City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 496 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Riverside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $522,870. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy, Warwick High School, Point Option Alternative School, and more. Learn more about what Newport News has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside Elementary School.

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