RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterford School District school district, located in WATERFORD, MI with about 379 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 27 teachers, Riverside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, operating as part of the Waterford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood development, Riverside aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success as they transition into higher levels of education within the district.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Waterford School District, which provides access to shared resources, specialized curriculum programs, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-centered institution, Riverside Elementary encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a well-rounded educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact Riverside Elementary School at (248) 674-0805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5280 FARM RD
WATERFORD, MI 48327-2420
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RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATERFORD, MI with about 379 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
379
Teachers:
27.6
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 379 students

White
67.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.5%
Black or African American
7.9%
Asian
5.3%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.