Riverlawn Elementary

8100 Beth Nelson Drive
Fairlawn, VA 24141

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverlawn Elementary School, located on Beth Nelson Drive in Fairlawn, Virginia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education in Pulaski County. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social development, and the overall well-being of its young student body. The school typically focuses on foundational curricula in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while incorporating programs designed to engage students in collaborative learning and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Riverlawn Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Fairlawn community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local area to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and focusing on character development alongside traditional academics, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

380

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverlawn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	25
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
296 (77.9%)
Two or More
40 (10.5%)
Hispanic
25 (6.6%)
Black
13 (3.4%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pulaski County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)643-0748
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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 46

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51