RIVERA EL

www.dentonisd.org/rive

604 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rivera Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Denton, Texas, serving students in the Denton Independent School District. As a neighborhood campus, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment activities.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and maintaining strong partnerships with the local community. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and dedicated teaching staff, Rivera Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location on Newton Street places it centrally within the Denton community, making it a key hub for local families seeking a structured and nurturing educational setting for their elementary-aged children.

604

Total Students

51.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	302
Black	187
Asian	4
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Hispanic
302 (50.0%)
Black
187 (31.0%)
White
80 (13.2%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENTON ISD
Phone:	(940)369-3800
Website:	http://www.dentonisd.org/rive
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
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 34

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	48.7%
Male	310	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)