RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

brainerdriverside.ss12.sharpschool.com/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School, located at 220 3rd St NW in Brainerd, Minnesota, is a key component of the Brainerd Public School District (ISD 181). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goal of providing high-quality education that prepares students for academic success and lifelong learning.

As a neighborhood school, Riverside emphasizes strong community connections and a collaborative approach to education. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students, focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development. By leveraging district resources and maintaining a commitment to excellence, Riverside Elementary strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

472

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
411 (87.1 %)
Two or More
33 (7.0 %)
American Indian
13 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.9 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)454-6800
Website:	http://brainerdriverside.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 50

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85