Riverside Elementary

Jackson County Central School Dist.
820 PARK ST
JACKSON, MN 56143
350 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Riverside Elementary is a public school located in Jackson, Minnesota, serving as part of the Jackson County Central (JCC) School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

The school operates under the broader mission of the JCC School District, which strives to provide rigorous learning opportunities while fostering a sense of community and school pride. By leveraging the resources of the district, Riverside Elementary aims to maintain small-community values while offering modern educational practices. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative policies can visit their official website at [www.jccschools.com](http://www.jccschools.com).
350
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    283 (80.9%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.9%)
  • Black
    11 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1%)
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: Jackson County Central School Dist.
Phone: (507)847-5963
Website: http://www.jccschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 36
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 90
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pleasantview Elementary
Jackson County Central School Dist.
170 Students
703 MILL ROAD E
LAKEFIELD, MN 56150 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th