RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

rs.gisd.k12.nm.us

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary, located at 4085 McNutt Road in Sunland Park, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Gadsden Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district that spans a unique geographic area near the Texas border, Riverside Elementary is committed to supporting a diverse student population through structured curriculum and academic programs designed to foster both intellectual and social development.

The school emphasizes community engagement and strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed. By utilizing resources provided by the Gadsden Independent School District, Riverside Elementary works to implement educational standards that prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Families looking for information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic initiatives can find further details on their official website at http://rs.gisd.k12.nm.us/.

550

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	540
Black	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
540 (98.2%)
White
5 (0.9%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	GADSDEN
Phone:	(575)882-6203
Website:	http://rs.gisd.k12.nm.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
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 77

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 78