Riverside Elementary School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, operating as part of the Waterford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood development, Riverside aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition into higher levels of education within the district.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Waterford School District, which provides access to shared resources, specialized curriculum programs, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Riverside Elementary encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and administrative information.

291

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	47
Black	42
Asian	6
Two or More	18

White
178 (61.2%)
Hispanic
47 (16.2%)
Black
42 (14.4%)
Two or More
18 (6.2%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)674-0805
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 43

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 47