New River Elementary

www.newriverelementary.org

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

318

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	276
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	12

Hispanic
276 (86.8 %)
Asian
14 (4.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.8 %)
White
9 (2.8 %)
Black
7 (2.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3770
Website:	http://www.newriverelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 58