NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New River Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified school district, located in Norwalk, CA with about 391 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 13 teachers, New River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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, located in Norwalk, California, is a public school serving students in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence and the holistic development of its student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging critical thinking and personal responsibility.
In addition to its academic programs, New River Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school leverages its website to keep families informed about upcoming events, resources, and school policies, ensuring a strong connection between the home and the classroom. Through various student-centered activities and a dedicated staff, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience for every student.
For more information, contact New River Elementary at (562) 210-3770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Norwalk, CA 90650-3562
(562) 210-3770
NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norwalk, CA with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 391 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.5%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- White
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.