Riverside School

Garfield School District No. Re-2
215 ALDER AVENUE
NEW CASTLE, CO 81647
468 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Riverside School, located at 215 Alder Avenue in New Castle, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for its local community. As a public institution, it operates under the Garfield School District RE-2 and is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that caters to the diverse needs of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of core character traits to prepare students for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the New Castle community, often prioritizing small-class interactions and strong teacher-student relationships to foster a sense of belonging. With the mascot of the Vikings, the school encourages a spirit of engagement and pride, offering various resources and opportunities for students to excel in extracurricular and classroom settings. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.riversidevikings.org.
468
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    250 (53.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    202 (43.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garfield School District No. Re-2
Phone: (970)665-7800
Website: http://www.riversidevikings.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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
Grade 6 151
Grade 7 141
Grade 8 176
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Glenwood Springs Middle School
Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1
408 Students
120 SOCCERFIELD ROAD
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601 (9.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th