RIVERCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.rivercrestcolts.org

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rivercrest Elementary School, located in Wilson, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Rivercrest School District. Catering to students in the surrounding rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, literacy, and character development. By leveraging the resources of the Rivercrest Colts athletic and academic framework, the school aims to prepare young students for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core curriculum standards with community-oriented values. Through its website, the school maintains communication with parents and stakeholders, highlighting its commitment to student achievement and school-wide events. As a key component of the Wilson area, Rivercrest Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational base for its students, ensuring they have the necessary tools to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

609

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	50
Black	146
Asian	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
376 (61.7 %)
Black
146 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (8.2 %)
Two or More
35 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	RIVERCREST SCHOOL DISTRICT #57
Phone:	(870)655-8121
Website:	http://www.rivercrestcolts.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	675
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 53

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 79