RIVER GLEN

River Glen is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 515 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 20 teachers, River Glen has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

**River Glen School**, located at 1088 Broadway in San Jose, is a unique K-8 public school within the San Jose Unified School District that is best known for its **Dual Language Immersion program**. The school fosters a multicultural environment where students become biliterate and bicultural by learning in both English and Spanish. This approach aims to provide students with a competitive academic advantage while promoting cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship.

Beyond its language focus, River Glen is recognized for its tight-knit community feel and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. The school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student development, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. By blending traditional educational standards with a specialized bilingual model, River Glen prepares its students to transition successfully into high school while maintaining proficiency in two languages.

For more information, contact River Glen at (408) 535-6240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.