RIVERSIDE ELC

Riverside ELC is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Dodge Comm School District school district, located in Fort Dodge, IA with about 154 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 10 teachers, Riverside ELC has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Riverside Early Learning Center (ELC), located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of a child’s development. Operating under the Fort Dodge Community School District, the center focuses on providing high-quality preschool and early childhood programming designed to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school. By prioritizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy, the school fosters a supportive environment where young children can begin to build their academic and interpersonal skills.

The center acts as a cornerstone for the community’s youngest learners, emphasizing a partnership between educators and families to support holistic growth. Its curriculum is carefully structured to meet the diverse needs of children in the Fort Dodge area, ensuring that every student has access to an equitable start in their educational journey. Through its commitment to early intervention and active engagement, Riverside ELC helps children cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing setting.

For more information, contact Riverside ELC at (515) 574-5740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.