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Riverchase Elementary School

1950 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY HOOVER AL 35244

Top 25% School in Alabama

Ranked 54 of 215 in Alabama

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About Riverchase Elementary School

Riverchase Elementary, located in Hoover, Alabama, has approximately 617 students enrolled in Pre-K through 5th grade. The school has approximately 43 full-time teachers, putting the student-teacher ratio at close to 14:1. The student performance is strong, with about 66% of students in math and about 75% in reading proficiency, both above the state average. The student demographic is diverse, with about 52% minorities, which includes an approximate breakdown for the entire district of 26% Black, 5% Asian, 10% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. About 38% of the student population qualifies for free or reduced lunch. The staff consists of one full-time school counselor, along with certified teachers, and the vast majority of teachers are experienced. Homes in the Riverchase area sell for about $420,000. Due to the test scores, diversity, and resources, Riverchase typically ranks as one of the best elementary schools in Alabama, specifically regarding public rankings.

Riverchase Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1950 OLD MONTGOMERY HWY HOOVER AL 35244

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Phone

(205) 439-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
603
Total Students
$72590
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Riverchase Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45AM - 2:45PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.76%
Asian 10.78%
Hispanic 11.94%
Black 23.55%
Two+ Races 5.8%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
47.76%
Asian
10.78%
Hispanic
11.94%
Black
23.55%
Two+ Races
5.8%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 603
49.25%
297 Female
50.75%
306 Male

Student Population

603 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

679 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school system is focusing on Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3), which offers students insight into tech-related careers like cybersecurity.

FAQ

1. What accolades have been bestowed upon Riverchase Elementary for academic excellence?

Riverchase Elementary has been designated a Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School of 2018, recognizing its commitment to high standards in education and community involvement.

2. How does Riverchase Elementary meet a range of learners?

The school provides a Gifted & Talented program designed to keep advanced learners challenged.

3. What is the school culture?

Riverchase Elementary places emphasis on character education, encouraging values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness.

4. How does the school partner with parents in the education process?

The school has an active presence on social media to keep the parents informed and engaged in school events and updates.

5. What enrichment opportunities does Riverchase Elementary provide?

Although no specific enrichment opportunities were provided, the emphasis on well-rounded education implies there are opportunities for students to be involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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