Riverside Elementary

www.usd253.org/home/riverside

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located in Emporia, Kansas, is a core institution within the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the broader district framework, Riverside emphasizes a student-centered approach, utilizing modern educational practices to ensure that children from various backgrounds are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverside Elementary is deeply integrated into the Emporia community. The school promotes a strong partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to create a supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging resources provided by the district and focusing on the unique needs of its students, Riverside strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment where learners are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for education.

385

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	261
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
261 (67.8%)
White
94 (24.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.9%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	Emporia
Phone:	(620)341-2276
Website:	http://www.usd253.org/home/riverside
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 49

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 50