RIVERHEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverheads Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Augusta County Public Schools school district, located in Staunton, VA with about 693 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 39 teachers, Riverheads Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Riverheads Elementary School, located at 239 Don Hanger Circle in Staunton, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Augusta County Public Schools system. The school is part of the close-knit "Riverheads" community, which encompasses the surrounding rural areas of Augusta County. It is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young student population, typically serving children from kindergarten through fifth grade.

As a community-centered school, Riverheads Elementary is known for its strong collaboration between faculty, staff, and local families. The school prioritizes core curriculum instruction in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science while also offering opportunities for extracurricular enrichment. By focusing on building a strong educational foundation and encouraging positive character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels within the Riverheads attendance zone.

For more information, contact Riverheads Elementary at (540) 337-2535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.