RIVERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverwood Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Clayton, NC with about 893 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Riverwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Riverwood Elementary School, located in Clayton, North Carolina, is a key part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and for implementing a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher grades by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond academics, Riverwood Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and active parental engagement. The school staff works to integrate technology into the classroom and provide various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Clayton community, Riverwood Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that helps every child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Riverwood Elementary at (919) 359-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

108 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527-5759
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RIVERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Clayton, NC with about 893 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
893
Teachers:
51.5
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
Not a Title I school
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 893 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.