RIVERHILLS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL

405 S RIVERHILLS DR
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617

riverhills.mysdhc.org

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverhills Elementary Magnet School, located in Temple Terrace, Florida, operates as part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide specialized academic programming that attracts students from beyond its immediate residential zone, often focusing on unique themes—such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme—to foster inquiry-based learning and global awareness. The school serves the local community by providing a structured, rigorous curriculum aimed at developing critical thinking and collaborative skills in its elementary-aged student body.

Situated in a scenic area of Temple Terrace, the campus serves as a hub for both academic and extracurricular development. The school’s administration and faculty emphasize a supportive environment that encourages parental involvement and community partnership. By leveraging the resources of the Hillsborough County district, Riverhills maintains a focus on modern educational standards, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond while fostering a culture of curiosity and academic excellence.

497

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERHILLS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	132
Black	184
Asian	30
Two or More	41

Black
184 (37.0%)
Hispanic
132 (26.6%)
White
110 (22.1%)
Two or More
41 (8.2%)
Asian
30 (6.0%)

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:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)987-6911
Website:	http://riverhills.mysdhc.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 21

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERHILLS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERHILLS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	51.1%
Male	243	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)