River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School

riverroad.4j.lane.edu/

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a distinctive public school within the Eugene 4J School District. It is widely recognized for its dual-language immersion program, which offers students the opportunity to develop bilingual and bi-literate skills in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning with a robust core curriculum, the school fosters a multicultural environment that emphasizes global citizenship, inclusivity, and academic achievement.

Beyond its language program, River Road/El Camino del Rio is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "whole child." The school emphasizes collaborative learning, social-emotional development, and active family engagement. Its curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and cultural appreciation, providing students with a supportive atmosphere that bridges diverse backgrounds and prepares them for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

385

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	190
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
190 (49.6 %)
White
155 (40.5 %)
Two or More
29 (7.6 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-7200
Website:	http://riverroad.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 57