Riverwood Elementary

108 Athletic Club Blvd
Clayton, NC 27527

riverwoode.johnston.k12.nc.us

810 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

810

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	146
Black	147
Asian	13
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
447 (55.2 %)
Black
147 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
146 (18.0 %)
Two or More
55 (6.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)359-6300
Website:	http://riverwoode.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 176