Riverton Elementary School

2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

www.mcssk12.org

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Riverton Elementary School, located on Winchester Road in Huntsville, Alabama, is a part of the Madison County School System. Serving students in the northern area of the county, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience rooted in the district’s broader mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive, standards-based curriculum. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development for its diverse student body.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Riverton Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes the resources of the Madison County School System to integrate modern technology and teaching methodologies into the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Riverton strives to partner with families to create a collaborative educational atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love for education.

596

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	32
Black	84
Asian	1
Two or More	50
American Indian	29

White
400 (67.1%)
Black
84 (14.1%)
Two or More
50 (8.4%)
Hispanic
32 (5.4%)
American Indian
29 (4.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(256)851-4650
Website:	http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 155

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 138