New River Elementary School

48827 N BLACK CANYON HWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85087

www.dvusd.org/newriver

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

New River Elementary School, located in the northern corridor of Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Deer Valley Unified School District. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school is situated in a unique geographic location that blends suburban growth with the rural character of the high desert. The campus is designed to foster a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment where students benefit from a consistent educational trajectory from their early developmental years through the transition to high school.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating modern technology and personalized learning strategies. Beyond the classroom, New River Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and focusing on the holistic development of its students, the school aims to prepare children not only for academic success but also to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

162

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
124 (76.5%)
Hispanic
34 (21.0%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)376-3500
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/newriver
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 20

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 28