RIVERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Cordova, TN with about 963 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 58 teachers, Riverwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Riverwood Elementary School, located at 1330 Stern Ln in Cordova, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students in the Shelby County Schools district. The school is situated in a suburban community and focuses on providing foundational education to children in the early stages of their academic development. Like many schools in the district, Riverwood emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development, aiming to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its neighborhood population.

The school is recognized as a key part of the Cordova community, often acting as a hub for local families. Riverwood strives to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student engagement and personal growth. By utilizing district-wide curriculum resources and community partnerships, the school works to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student achievement.

For more information, contact Riverwood Elementary School at (901) 416-2310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.