RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - SPALDING

RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
124 S ASH
SPALDING, NE 68665
47 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Riverside Elementary in Spalding, Nebraska, serves as a key educational anchor for the local community, operating as part of the Riverside Public Schools district. Located at 124 S Ash, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. By maintaining a smaller, close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Nebraska schools, the institution emphasizes personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Riverside Elementary is integral to the culture of Spalding, often serving as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes preparing its students for success as they transition into middle and high school levels, balancing traditional curriculum standards with a commitment to the values of the surrounding area. Its presence in Spalding reflects the district's broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities while preserving the unique identity and community spirit of the rural communities it serves.
47
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    45 (95.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.3 %)
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: RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)497-2431
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 4
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 12
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 5
Gender Ratio