Riverview Elementary School

riverview.durangoschools.org/

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School is a public school located in Durango, Colorado, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Durango School District 9-R. Situated on Mesa Avenue, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, often focusing on place-based learning and utilizing the natural beauty of the surrounding San Juan Mountains to enhance student engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverview Elementary is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, Riverview prioritizes a balanced educational approach that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and active participation within the local Durango community.

374

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	48
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
279 (74.6%)
Hispanic
48 (12.8%)
Two or More
27 (7.2%)
American Indian
16 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Durango School District No. 9-R
Phone:	(970)247-3862
Website:	http://riverview.durangoschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 28

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 55