Rivers Edge School

web.jordan.k12.ut.us/jrc/

13 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Rivers Edge School, located in South Jordan, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Jordan School District. It is designed to serve students who require a highly structured and supportive environment to succeed academically and behaviorally. The school focuses on providing individualized instruction and therapeutic support, aiming to meet the unique social, emotional, and learning needs of its student population, many of whom may have struggled in traditional classroom settings.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with families and district resources to foster personal growth and skill development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing specialized staff, Rivers Edge provides a safe and therapeutic atmosphere that encourages students to improve their self-regulation, academic proficiency, and social integration. Their ultimate goal is to equip students with the tools necessary to thrive in their educational journey and transition successfully into future learning environments or post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

2.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rivers Edge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
7 (53.8%)
Hispanic
2 (15.4%)
Black
2 (15.4%)
Two or More
1 (7.7%)
American Indian
1 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)565-7584
Website:	http://web.jordan.k12.ut.us/jrc/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 2 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 6