NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New River Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, New River Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New River Elementary School, located in the northern corridor of Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent institution within the Deer Valley Unified School District. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school is situated in a unique geographic location that blends suburban growth with the rural character of the high desert. The campus is designed to foster a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment where students benefit from a consistent educational trajectory from their early developmental years through the transition to high school.

Academically, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating modern technology and personalized learning strategies. Beyond the classroom, New River Elementary prides itself on cultivating a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and focusing on the holistic development of its students, the school aims to prepare children not only for academic success but also to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact New River Elementary School at (623) 445-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

48827 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85087
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NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.