Old River Elementary

www.knightsen.k12.ca.us/o/ore

332 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Old River Elementary School, located at 30 Learning Lane in Brentwood, California, serves as a community-focused public institution within the Knightsen Elementary School District. Situated in a suburban area of East Contra Costa County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its student body.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership to enhance the educational experience. By utilizing resources like Schoolloop, the institution maintains active communication channels between educators, students, and families to ensure transparency and academic progress. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, Old River Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while fostering a sense of belonging and school pride within the Brentwood community.

332

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	125
Black	10
Asian	16
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	3

White
153 (46.1%)
Hispanic
125 (37.7%)
Two or More
25 (7.5%)
Asian
16 (4.8%)
Black
10 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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:	N/A
District:	Knightsen Elementary
Phone:	(925)626-3330
Website:	http://www.knightsen.k12.ca.us/o/ore
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 31