RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riverside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greater Clark County Schools school district, located in Jeffersonville, IN with about 472 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 22 teachers, Riverside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Riverside Elementary School, located at 17 Laurel Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a public school serving students within the Greater Clark County School Corporation. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the Jeffersonville community, providing foundational academic instruction for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Riverside Elementary is recognized for its efforts to engage families and the local community through various school-wide initiatives and programs. The school's physical location in a residential area of Jeffersonville makes it a central hub for neighborhood children, and the faculty works to maintain a focus on inclusive education and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both student achievement and a positive school climate, Riverside Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence for the families it serves.
For more information, contact Riverside Elementary School at (812) 288-4868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130-5442
(812) 288-4868
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jeffersonville, IN with about 472 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greater Clark County Schools
- Total Students:
- 472
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 472 students
- White
- 64.6%
- Two or more races
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.