RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Riverview Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Riverview Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Riverview Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the 38109 ZIP code of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving a community-based student population, the school is designed to provide continuity in education by housing both elementary and middle school grade levels on a single campus. As part of the state’s largest school district, Riverview benefits from the broader administrative support and curriculum frameworks established by MSCS, which focuses on academic growth, literacy, and student development across urban learning environments.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of South Memphis, and its presence is central to the local neighborhood’s educational infrastructure. Like many schools within the district, Riverview emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for high school transition through structured grade-level instruction and school-wide support programs. For parents, families, and community members looking for detailed information regarding current enrollment policies, school calendars, staff directories, or extracurricular programming, the district's primary website at [mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the official portal for updates and resources.

For more information, contact Riverview Elementary/Middle at (901) 416-7340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.