Riverwood Elementary School

www.d15.org

573 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverwood Elementary School, located at 300 S Driftwood Trail in McHenry, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the McHenry School District 156 community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, Riverwood aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of curiosity and community responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverwood Elementary is known for its focus on character development and student well-being. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement, viewing it as an essential component of the educational process. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, inclusive classroom practices, and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their formative years.

573

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	195
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
341 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
195 (34.0 %)
Two or More
27 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	McHenry CCSD 15
Phone:	(779)244-1400
Website:	http://www.d15.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 106