River Valley Elementary

River Valley Comm School District
100 South 5th St
Washta, IA 51061
174 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
River Valley Elementary, located at 100 South 5th St in Washta, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the local rural community. As part of the River Valley Community School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in their formative years, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to teaching. By maintaining a close-knit connection between students, staff, and the surrounding Washta community, River Valley Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their future academic endeavors while instilling a strong sense of local pride and engagement.
174
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (91.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.4 %)
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: River Valley Comm School District
Phone: (712)447-6318
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 26
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 32
Gender Ratio