What grades does RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL serve?

RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves families in the LAKE CITY area.

Where is RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL located?

RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL is a rural school in LAKE CITY, AR.

What school district is RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL in?

RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL operates under RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT, serving students in LAKE CITY. RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 3 schools in total.

What is the student-teacher ratio at RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL is 12.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

How many schools are in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

There are 3 schools in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT, serving students across the area.

What schools are in LAKE CITY, AR?

Schools in LAKE CITY include RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL and others operated by RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district serves families throughout the LAKE CITY area.

What school district serves LAKE CITY, AR?

LAKE CITY is served by RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 3 schools in the area.

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Riverside West Elementary School School — School Calendar 2026-27

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LAKE CITY, AR 72437

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

RPS PK-12 Parent Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

RPS 1PM Dismissal half_dayDistrict-wide

Homecoming game at Spalding site (3PM)

Oct

Fri

RPS 2PM Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Football game at Spalding (3PM)

Oct

Mon

Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Wed

Early Release Wednesdayhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Students will be released at 12:50 p.m. Learn about Elementary School Early Release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates on the FCPS website.Schools:Riverside ElementaryLocation:Riverside Elementary

Oct

Fri

RPS No School, Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

259

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.1%

Phone

(870)237-8222

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1

Near average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

240

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,289

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,140

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,490

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 51%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$199,789

+3.2% 1yr+28.2% 5yr

Jonesboro, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

10.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

133

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

133

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

51%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

36 (27%)

Specific Learning Disability

35 (26%)

Speech/Language Impairment

30 (23%)

Intellectual Disability

19 (14%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

300

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

RPS PK-12 Parent Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

RPS 1PM Dismissal

Homecoming game at Spalding site (3PM)

half_day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

RPS 2PM Dismissal

Football game at Spalding (3PM)

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Riverside West Elementary School School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day Break (Holiday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Break	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day, No RPS ClassesDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Break (Holiday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Break	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	RPS Tailgate with Teachers @ Cedar siteDistrict-wide More details to come	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	RPS DismissalDistrict-wide 3PM Football Game at Cedar Rapids site	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Holiday (Yom Kippur)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	RPS PK-12 Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	RPS 1PM Dismissal District-wide Homecoming game at Spalding site (3PM)	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	RPS 2PM DismissalDistrict-wide Football game at Spalding (3PM)	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Release WednesdayDistrict-wide Students will be released at 12:50 p.m. Learn about Elementary School Early Release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates on the FCPS website.Schools:Riverside ElementaryLocation:Riverside Elementary	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	RPS No School, Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	End of First Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	RPS No School, Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	ThanksgivingDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Early Release WednesdayDistrict-wide Students will be released at 12:50 p.m. Learn about Elementary School Early Release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates on the FCPS website.Schools:Riverside ElementaryLocation:Riverside Elementary	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holidays (Winter Break)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	HS G&B BB Madison Holiday Tournament @ MadisonDistrict-wide Teams are:Elgin Public/Pope JohnSchuylerRiversideMadison	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	RPS Teacher In-serviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	RPS Students 1st Day Back after Holiday BreakDistrict-wide Normal day, 8:00 start and 3:36 dismissal	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday (Martin Luther King Day)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	End of Second Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release WednesdayDistrict-wide Students will be released at 12:50 p.m. Learn about Elementary School Early Release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates on the FCPS website.Schools:Riverside ElementaryLocation:Riverside Elementary	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	RPS Parent Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	RPS No School, Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	RPS No School, Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Holidays (Spring Break)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	RPS Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	RPS Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	ACT Testing for JuniorsDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for student assignments and logistics details.	exam	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	End of Third Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early Release WednesdayDistrict-wide Students will be released at 12:50 p.m. Learn about Elementary School Early Release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates on the FCPS website.Schools:Riverside ElementaryLocation:Riverside Elementary	half_day	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Holiday (Eid al-Adha)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	RPS Teacher In-serviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Holiday (Juneteenth, Observed)District-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide Key DateSchools:All Schools	Staff Day	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside West Elementary School School

RIVERSIDE WEST ELEM. SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 259 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of RIVERSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT in LAKE CITY, AR.