RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

947 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located in Crestview, Florida, is a public primary educational institution serving the Okaloosa County School District. Situated on E. Redstone Ave, the school provides a foundational learning environment for children in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and student growth. As part of the larger Okaloosa County school system, it adheres to district-wide curricula designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success and community engagement, working under the administrative umbrella of the Okaloosa County School District. By leveraging the resources and guidelines provided by the district, Riverside Elementary focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contact details, or district-wide initiatives can access these resources through the official Okaloosa County School District website at [www.okaloosaschools.com](http://www.okaloosaschools.com/).

947

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	512
Hispanic	138
Black	154
Asian	9
Two or More	129
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
512 (54.1 %)
Black
154 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
138 (14.6 %)
Two or More
129 (13.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)689-7203
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 20

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 198

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 153