Riverview Elementary School

www.brps.org

346 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School is a public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan, serving students as part of the Big Rapids Public Schools district. Situated on Willow Avenue, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children within the local community. As part of a smaller district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students during their early formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of Big Rapids Public Schools, which prioritizes student success, academic achievement, and preparation for future schooling. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, district policies, and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, Riverview Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and educational development for all its pupils.

346

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	9
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
309 (89.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
Hispanic
9 (2.6%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Big Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(231)796-2550
Website:	http://www.brps.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 86