Riverside Elementary School

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located at 17 Laurel Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a public school serving students within the Greater Clark County School Corporation. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the Jeffersonville community, providing foundational academic instruction for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverside Elementary is recognized for its efforts to engage families and the local community through various school-wide initiatives and programs. The school's physical location in a residential area of Jeffersonville makes it a central hub for neighborhood children, and the faculty works to maintain a focus on inclusive education and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both student achievement and a positive school climate, Riverside Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence for the families it serves.

568

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	53
Black	99
Asian	4
Two or More	118
Pacific Islander	5

White
289 (50.9%)
Two or More
118 (20.8%)
Black
99 (17.4%)
Hispanic
53 (9.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)288-4868
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 40

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 90