RIVERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rivera Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sunnyside Unified District (4407) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 546 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, Rivera Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Rivera Elementary, located on South Cherry Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Sunnyside Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic growth and community engagement. As an institution within the Sunnyside district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique cultural and educational needs of students in the South Tucson area, often incorporating resources aimed at fostering both student achievement and social-emotional development.

Beyond standard curriculum, Rivera Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive practices and parent-teacher collaboration to bridge the gap between home and school life. By leveraging district-wide initiatives, the school strives to provide its students with access to modern learning tools and enrichment opportunities, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the 85706 zip code places it at the heart of a tight-knit community, where the school serves as a central hub for student growth and neighborhood stability.

For more information, contact Rivera Elementary at (520) 545-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5102 S. Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85706
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RIVERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 546 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
546
Teachers:
27.86
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 546 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.3%
White
4.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.