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Riverside Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Alexandria, Virginia|Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, VA 22309

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Upcoming Events

Oct
29
Thu
Superintendent's Community ConversationEventDistrict-wide

Location: North Springfield Elementary

Oct
30
Fri
End of First Quarter - Two-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide
Nov
2
Mon
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
2
Mon
Student Holiday (School Planning Day)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
3
Tue
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
3
Tue
Student Holiday (School Planning Day)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
718
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
77.7%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
54%
16th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
31%
12th percentile in VA
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
290 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
671
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
65.5
88% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
0.89999998
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,975
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,588
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,708
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 25%Local 67%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$572,410
-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr
Washington, DC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.1%
Unemployment rate
7.5%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served
30,476
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
27,734
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
10,219 (37%)
Autism
5,166 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
3,908 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
3,524 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
1,613 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
906 (3%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

741
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Superintendent's Community Conversation

Location: North Springfield Elementary

Event
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
End of First Quarter - Two-Hour Early Release
half_day
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Fairfax County Public Schools. Riverside Elementary follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
PTA MeetingDistrict-wide
Location: Belle View Elementary > Media Center Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
Back to School NightDistrict-wide
Location: Olde Creek Elementary Review the event notice for agenda and attendance information.
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Labor Day Break (Holiday)District-wide
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day Break (Holiday)District-wide
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Holiday (Yom Kippur)District-wide
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
High School Student Ambassador ConveningDistrict-wide
In collaboration with George Mason University, all FCPS High School Student Ambassador programs are invited to participate in a day of program development and collaboration. Students will have the opportunity to connect with other student ambassadors while attending various sessions to enhance and expand their programs. Groups:Family and School Partnerships Location: George Mason University
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job FairDistrict-wide
Learn more on our School Bus Driver webpage! Location: Gatehouse Administration Center
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Food and Nutrition Services Job FairDistrict-wide
Learn more about the Food and Nutrition Services Job Fair! Location: Marshall High
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Superintendent's Employee ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Fort Hunt Elementary
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
2026 FCPS College FairDistrict-wide
Fairfax County Public Schools, along with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University, present the 51st Annual College Fair. Location: Eagle Bank Arena George MasonNotes:StudentsStudents - Register for the College Fair (coming soon)When your registration profile is complete, you will receive a barcode via text and email. Please bring the barcode to the College Fair. The barcode is to be presented to the college and university representatives of your choice. Representa
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Spring Hill Elementary
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Family Cafe SeriesDistrict-wide
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life.This workshop is for parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels.Register Here Location: Kingstowne Regional Library
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Lexia Family Information SessionDistrict-wide
Want to learn more about Lexia� Core5 and Lexia� PowerUp? This virtual session walks families through how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the district this school year to support students' literacy growth and gives you a chance to ask questions.Join the Lexia Family Information Night SessionVirtual Meeting Link:https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97559578467?pwd=JyQ3Wh4Zw79n4meS9tnER520P8Mc01.1#success Location: Virtual-ZoomNotes:Learn more about the Lexia Family Inf
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: North Springfield Elementary
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
End of First Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide
Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Student Holiday (School Planning Day)District-wide
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Student Holiday (School Planning Day)District-wide
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Lexia Family Information SessionDistrict-wide
Want to learn more about Lexia� Core5 and Lexia� PowerUp? This virtual session walks families through how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the district this school year to support students' literacy growth and gives you a chance to ask questions.Join the Lexia Family Information Night SessionVirtual Meeting Link:https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97559578467?pwd=JyQ3Wh4Zw79n4meS9tnER520P8Mc01.1#success Location: Virtual-ZoomNotes:Learn more about the Lexia Family Inf
Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Family Cafe SeriesDistrict-wide
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life.This workshop is for parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels.Register Here Location: Thomas Jefferson Library
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Family Cafe SeriesDistrict-wide
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life.This workshop is for parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels.Register Here Location: Lorton Library and Community Center
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Family Cafe SeriesDistrict-wide
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life.This workshop is for parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels.Register Here Location: Centreville High
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Moving On To Life In The Community Resource FairDistrict-wide
Designed for students with more significant disabilities and their families to meet with adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS.Register for this event Location: Fairfax HighNotes:Agency and vendor representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, residential
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Holidays (Thanksgiving Break)District-wide
Tue, Dec 1, 2026
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Powell Elementary
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Family Cafe SeriesDistrict-wide
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life.This workshop is for parents and caregivers of students at all grade levels.Register Here Location: Stone Middle
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Holidays (Winter Break)District-wide
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Holiday (Martin Luther King Day)District-wide
Thu, Jan 21, 2027
School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job FairDistrict-wide
Learn more on our School Bus Driver webpage! Location: Lorton Center
Wed, Jan 27, 2027
Middle School Transition Fair: Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School StudentsDistrict-wide
It's never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. Join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.Register for this event
Thu, Jan 28, 2027
End of Second Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide
Fri, Jan 29, 2027
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide
Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Holiday (Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day)District-wide
Mon, Mar 1, 2027
Superintendent's Employee ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Crossfield Elementary
Tue, Mar 2, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Crossfield Elementary
Tue, Mar 9, 2027
Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)District-wide
Wed, Mar 10, 2027
Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)District-wide
Thu, Mar 11, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Mosaic Elementary
Sun, Mar 14, 2027
72nd Annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair Open HouseDistrict-wide
The fair is open to the public on Sunday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School. We invite our community members to see the project displays and congratulate our student participants.Learn about the Science Fair Location: Robinson Secondary Field House
Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Holidays (Spring Break)District-wide
Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Superintendent's Employee ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Mosaic Elementary
Tue, Apr 6, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Cherry Run Elementary
Wed, Apr 7, 2027
NOVA Vision 2027District-wide
Interested in attending NOVA? Join us to learn about available options for students with disabilities.Register for this eventIncludes: presentations from Accommodations and Accessibility Services and Counseling Services, a mock NOVA classroom experience for students, and a NOVA student panel with Q&A session. Location: Nova Annandale CampusNotes:Sponsored by FCPS and NOVA
Thu, Apr 8, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Westlawn Elementary
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
Field Day for military familiesDistrict-wide
Family and School Partnerships will be hosting a Field Day for military families on Saturday, April 10, 2027, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Falls Church High School football stadium. Families can participate in various field day activities and enjoy fun crafts. Location: Falls Church High
Mon, Apr 12, 2027
Superintendent's Employee ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Centre Ridge Elementary
Wed, Apr 14, 2027
School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job FairDistrict-wide
Learn more on our School Bus Driver webpage! Location: Gatehouse Administration Center
Fri, Apr 16, 2027
End of Third Quarter - Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)District-wide
Mon, Apr 19, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Floris Elementary
Tue, Apr 20, 2027
Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)District-wide
Thu, Apr 22, 2027
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education & Employment OptionsDistrict-wide
An introduction to options available after high school for students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families.Register for this eventVisit information tables about adult education, employment, and community programs like: college, military, apprenticeship, trade school, gap year, and employment. Location: Carter G. Woodson High
Mon, Apr 26, 2027
Superintendent's Employee ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Kent Gardens Elementary
Wed, Apr 28, 2027
Superintendent's Community ConversationDistrict-wide
Location: Gunston Elementary
Mon, May 17, 2027
Holiday (Eid al-Adha)District-wide
Mon, May 31, 2027
Holiday (Memorial Day)District-wide
Wed, Jun 16, 2027
Last Day of School (Early Release)District-wide
Fri, Jun 18, 2027
Holiday (Juneteenth, Observed)District-wide
Mon, Jun 21, 2027
Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide
Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary has a total enrollment of 718 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Alexandria, VA.

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