Riverwood Elementary

108 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527

www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/res

728 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverwood Elementary School, located in Clayton, North Carolina, is a key part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and for implementing a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grades by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond academics, Riverwood Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and active parental engagement. The school staff works to integrate technology into the classroom and provide various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Clayton community, Riverwood Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that helps every child reach their full potential.

728

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	170
Black	122
Asian	5
Two or More	62
American Indian	4

White
365 (50.1%)
Hispanic
170 (23.4%)
Black
122 (16.8%)
Two or More
62 (8.5%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)359-6300
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/res
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 112

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 139