Riverside Elementary

Riverside Comm School District
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
188 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Riverside Elementary, located at 708 Glass St in Oakland, IA, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Riverside Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-centered institution, Riverside Elementary plays a vital role in the small-town fabric of Oakland. The school typically maintains a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on providing personalized attention, the school environment is designed to help students build confidence and character, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to thrive in a safe and structured setting.
188
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (84.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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)482-6296
Website: http://www.riversideschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
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
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Riverside Community Carson Elementary
Riverside Comm School District
146 Students
330 Pleasant St
Carson, IA 51525 (4.7 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th