RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Avery County Schools school district, located in Newland, NC with about 117 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 9 teachers, Riverside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 primary school located in Newland, North Carolina, serving as part of the Avery County School District. Situated along the US 19E highway, the school provides an educational environment for students in the rural mountain community of Avery County. It functions within a district that emphasizes a supportive, small-town academic atmosphere, focusing on foundational learning and the social-emotional development of its students.

As part of the Avery County Schools system, Riverside Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional curriculum and local community involvement. The school aims to provide a safe and nurturing setting where students can grow academically while participating in the various extracurricular and educational opportunities offered by the district. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding the school’s academic calendar, policies, and faculty information through the official Avery County Schools website.

For more information, contact Riverside Elementary at (828) 737-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.