Rio Vista Elementary

riovista.pesd92.org/

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary, located in Avondale, Arizona, is a member of the Pendergast Elementary School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Pendergast district, Rio Vista is committed to the goal of preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of community and high expectations.

The school offers a variety of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to support the holistic growth of its students. By leveraging district-wide initiatives and modern pedagogical approaches, Rio Vista aims to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its learners. Families interested in enrollment or specific school activities can find updated information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and campus news through their official website.

662

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	483
Black	85
Asian	9
Two or More	26
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
483 (73.0%)
Black
85 (12.8%)
White
43 (6.5%)
Two or More
26 (3.9%)
American Indian
14 (2.1%)
Asian
9 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Pendergast Elementary District (4283)
Phone:	(623)772-2670
Website:	http://riovista.pesd92.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 55

Ungraded 3