Riverview Elementary School

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverview Elementary School is a public school located in Durango, Colorado, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Durango School District 9-R. Situated on Mesa Avenue, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school benefits from its location in a tight-knit community, often focusing on place-based learning and utilizing the natural beauty of the surrounding San Juan Mountains to enhance student engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverview Elementary is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents. With a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, Riverview prioritizes a balanced educational approach that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and active participation within the local Durango community.

439

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	45
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (77.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (10.3 %)
Two or More
27 (6.2 %)
American Indian
23 (5.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Durango School District No. 9-R
Phone:	(970)247-3862
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 55