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Riverway Elementary

1341 Glendale Ave., Visalia, CA, 93291

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About Riverway Elementary

Riverway Elementary is a public elementary school in Visalia, California, which is a city of medium size. The Visalia Unified School District includes it. The school has about 859 students and teaches kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. There are about 34 full-time teachers at Riverway Elementary, and the student-teacher ratio is about 25:1, which is a little higher than the district average. The school has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on math, science, social studies, and English language arts. It also follows California's academic standards. Along with regular lessons, students with different learning needs get help through targeted interventions and enrichment programs. There are the same number of boys and girls in the school (48% girls and 52% boys). About 62% of the students come from low-income families, which shows that the school is dedicated to giving all students the same chances to learn. U.S. News says that about 32% of students are good at math and 36% are good at English language arts. This shows that there is still room for improvement when compared to the state averages. Riverway Elementary is a well-organized and helpful place to learn.

Contact Information

Address

1341 Glendale Ave., Visalia, CA, 93291

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Phone

(559) 931-8020

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 36% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
859
Total Students
$105185
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1636 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Riverway Elementary

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
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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 6.17%
Asian 7.92%
Hispanic 74.51%
Black 1.4%
Two+ Races 9.08%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
6.17%
Asian
7.92%
Hispanic
74.51%
Black
1.4%
Two+ Races
9.08%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 859
47.73%
410 Female
52.27%
449 Male

Student Population

859 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

It's a busy time at Riverway Elementary School as students return for the 2025–2026 school year! The school wants to give every student the tools they need to grow, thrive, and do well. It places a lot of importance on academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and getting involved in the community. The staff at Riverway Elementary is committed to making the school a safe place for kids to learn and grow. The school encourages parents to join the PTA and help out with school events, which helps build a sense of community.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities do kids at Riverway Elementary do outside of school?

Ans. The school offers arts, music, and basic sports programs to keep students busy outside of class.

Q2. What makes the school a special place?

Ans. Riverway Elementary encourages students to be creative, work together, and feel welcome, which helps them come up with new ideas.

Q3. What makes the school a special place?

Ans. Riverway Elementary encourages students to be creative, work together, and feel welcome, which helps them come up with new ideas.

Q4. What skills are strengthened outside of school?

Ans. Through daily interactions and school activities, students learn how to talk to each other, be responsible, and feel good about themselves.

Q5. Are the materials available online?

Ans. The school's online system is where most learning resources can be found.

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
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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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