Riverside Community Carson Elementary

www.riverideschools.org

146 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Community Intermediate School is a public educational institution located in Carson, Iowa, serving students within the Riverside Community School District. As an intermediate-level school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on the developmental needs of upper-elementary students. The school is situated at 330 Pleasant St, functioning as a key component of the local rural community’s educational infrastructure.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, Riverside Community Intermediate aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of secondary education while encouraging social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the district, it seeks to engage students through collaborative learning opportunities and community involvement, reflecting the values and priorities of the surrounding Carson area.

146

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Community Carson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	10
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
124 (84.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (6.8 %)
Two or More
8 (5.5 %)
Asian
3 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Riverside Comm School District
Phone:	(712)484-2291
Website:	http://www.riverideschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 49