S. CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Alvord Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 750 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in Riverside, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade within the Alvord Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who perished in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and it strives to uphold her legacy of curiosity, academic excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The campus is designed to be a supportive environment that focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by emphasizing core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and student development. It offers various programs designed to foster social-emotional growth and provide extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests. As part of the Alvord Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at technological integration and inclusive education, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to the resources they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, contact S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary at (951) 358-1625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.