RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RIGGINS, ID with about 50 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 6 teachers, RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Highway 95 in Riggins, Idaho, serves as a vital educational anchor for the remote mountain community situated along the Salmon River. As part of the Salmon River Joint School District, the school functions as a small, tight-knit learning environment that focuses on providing personalized instruction to students in a rural setting. Because of its location in a rugged, geographically isolated area, the school plays a central role in the social and academic life of local families, fostering a close relationship between the staff, students, and the broader community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of its student body through a traditional elementary curriculum. By leveraging its small class sizes, Riggins Elementary emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while taking advantage of the surrounding natural landscape for place-based learning opportunities. As the primary provider of primary education for the area, the school serves as a cornerstone for student development, preparing children for the transition to middle and high school within the same district while reflecting the resilient, independent spirit of the Riggins community.

For more information, contact RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 630-6026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.