RIVER DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
River Dell Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district, located in Clayton, NC with about 1,061 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, River Dell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
River Dell Elementary, located on Buffalo Road in Clayton, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By prioritizing core curriculum standards while integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success and lifelong learning.
Beyond academics, River Dell Elementary places a strong focus on building a cohesive school community. The school encourages active involvement from families and the surrounding Clayton area, promoting a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together toward common goals. With a commitment to character development and a focus on meeting the individual needs of every child, River Dell strives to be a cornerstone of the local community, providing a safe and nurturing space for elementary-aged students to thrive.
For more information, contact River Dell Elementary at (919) 553-1977 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clayton, NC 27527
(919) 553-1977
RIVER DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Clayton, NC with about 1,061 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Johnston County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,061
- Teachers:
- 65.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,061 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVER DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.