River Dell Elementary

(919)553-1977

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

981 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Dell Elementary, located on Buffalo Road in Clayton, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By prioritizing core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success and lifelong learning.

Beyond academics, River Dell Elementary places a strong focus on building a cohesive school community. The school encourages active involvement from families and the surrounding Clayton area, promoting a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together toward common goals. With a commitment to character development and a focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, River Dell strives to be a cornerstone of the local community, providing a safe and nurturing space for elementary-aged students to thrive.

981

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Dell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	192
Black	220
Asian	20
Two or More	68
American Indian	3

White
478 (48.7%)
Black
220 (22.4%)
Hispanic
192 (19.6%)
Two or More
68 (6.9%)
Asian
20 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)553-1977
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/riverdell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	978
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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 166

Grade 5 174