RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 2900 East River Valley Street in Meridian, Idaho, and serves as a key educational institution within the West Ada School District. The school is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-focused public education. As part of one of Idaho’s largest and most prominent school districts, the school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through a balance of academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular engagement.
The campus is positioned in a suburban environment that benefits from the rapid development of Meridian, often drawing families who prioritize educational quality and community involvement. While specific school programs can fluctuate based on district initiatives, River Valley Elementary generally focuses on fostering a collaborative learning environment where teachers, staff, and parents work together to support student achievement. Prospective families often find the school to be a central hub for the neighborhood, characterized by a dedicated focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.
For more information, contact RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 884-1741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, ID 83646-2393
(208) 884-1741
RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 25.81
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 488 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVER VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.