School Overview
Little River Elementary School, located on Snow Hill Road in northern Durham, North Carolina, serves as a community-focused public school within the Durham Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging its location in a more rural, scenic area of Durham, the school often incorporates elements of its natural surroundings into its educational approach, encouraging exploration and hands-on learning.

Academically, Little River Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with North Carolina state standards. The school places a high value on parental and community involvement, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. With a mission centered on equity and excellence, the faculty and staff work to provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student body, ensuring that every child has the resources and support necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
374
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little River K-8 School
Demographic Student Count
White173
Hispanic83
Black100
Asian1
Two or More17
  • White
    173 (46.3 %)
  • Black
    100 (26.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    83 (22.2 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Durham Public Schools
Phone: (919)560-3940
Website: http://www.littleriver.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Little River K-8 School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten18
Kindergarten46
Grade 149
Grade 227
Grade 343
Grade 467
Grade 545
Grade 625
Grade 726
Grade 828
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Little River K-8 School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15742%
Male21758%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)