Riverway Learning Community Charter

Charter School 65 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Riverway Learning Community is a public charter school located in Winona, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of personalized education, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that focuses on individual growth, critical thinking, and the development of the whole child. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and educators, Riverway aims to create a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and academic engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary and project-based, often moving beyond traditional textbook instruction to incorporate real-world applications and community connection. Riverway places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their education while practicing responsibility and collaboration. By prioritizing an inclusive culture and hands-on learning experiences, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become active, empathetic members of their community.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverway Learning Community Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	8
Black	6
Two or More	9

White
42 (64.6 %)
Two or More
9 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (12.3 %)
Black
6 (9.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverway Learning Community Charter
Phone:	(507)474-6120
Website:	http://riverwaylearningcommunity.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 9