RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary Community School, located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, serves as a central hub for academic development and community engagement within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As a "Community School," it operates on a model that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, intentionally integrating social services, family resources, and extracurricular opportunities to support the holistic well-being of its students and the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing educational environment that prepares a diverse student body for future success. By fostering partnerships with local organizations and prioritizing family involvement, Riverside Elementary aims to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally. Its location in the heart of Miami allows it to play a vital role in the cultural and educational landscape of the local community.

842

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	816
Black	15
Asian	1

Hispanic
816 (96.9%)
Black
15 (1.8%)
White
10 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)547-1520
Website:	http://riversideelementary.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 25

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 205

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	205
Grade 4	147
Grade 5	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	48.7%
Male	432	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)