Riverside Elementary School

www.lakeviewspartans.org

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as part of the Lakeview School District. Known for its connection to the "Spartans" identity, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. It focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development within the local community.

The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success, often integrating modern educational standards with community involvement. By maintaining a presence within the Lakeview School District, Riverside Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to educational excellence, extracurricular engagement, and resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district news through the official website.

350

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	55
Black	32
Asian	42
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
179 (51.1%)
Hispanic
55 (15.7%)
Asian
42 (12.0%)
Two or More
40 (11.4%)
Black
32 (9.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)
Phone:	(269)565-4700
Website:	http://www.lakeviewspartans.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 79