West Riverside Elementary School

About West Riverside Elementary School

West Riverside Elementary School is an award-winning public school located in Jacksonville, FL, within a metropolitan area. Serving grades PK–5, it enrolls 289 students, and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.67% of students are proficient in math, and 62% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The school’s population is 62% minority, with 51% female and 49% male students. It employs 22 full-time teachers and a dedicated counsellor. Additionally, the school reports 49% economically disadvantage students.

The school ranks #691 in Florida Elementary Schools and #24 in Duval County Public Schools Elementary Schools. Parents appreciate the school's rigorous academics, motivated and caring teachers, safe and welcoming environment, attention to individualized student growth, and opportunities for a holistic program and community engagement.

Contact Information

Address

2801 HERSCHEL ST JACKSONVILLE FL 32205

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Phone

(904) 381-3900

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Website

https://dcps.duvalschools.org/wres

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%

Reading 50%

State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.

22

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

289

Total Students

$60863

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Riverside Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

27

of 102 in Florida

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:24 AM -3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:09 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 38.4%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 38.1%

Black 14.9%

Two+ Races 6.2%

Native Am. 1%

White

38.4%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

38.1%

Black

14.9%

Two+ Races

6.2%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 289

50.9%

147 Female

49.1%

142 Male

Student Population

289 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

West Riverside Elementary in Jacksonville, FL is preparing for the 2025 - 2026 school year, and its theme is "Champions in the Making". Major events are Orientation Drop-In on August 7 (4:00 - 5:30 PM), the first day of school on August 11 (8:25 AM), and Open House/ PTA/SAC meetings on August 28 (families with the last name A - L will attend from 5:30 - 6:15 PM, and the last names M - Z will attend from 6:15 - 7:00 PM).

FAQ

1. How can I register my child at Jacksonville, Florida's West Riverside Elementary School?

Ans-Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) requires you to register and submit the necessary paperwork, which includes proof of residency, immunization records, and proof of age.

2. Which grade levels are taught at Jacksonville, Florida's West Riverside Elementary School?

Ans-Students in Pre-K through fifth grade are served by the school.

3. Are there any unique programs available at Jacksonville, Florida's West Riverside Elementary School?

Ans-Indeed, it provides extracurricular activities, the arts, and exceptional education.

4. Where is the Riverside Elementary School calendar located?

Ans-The complete academic calendar for West Riverside Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida, may be seen on the DCPS website.

5. What role Riverside Elementary School parents play?

Ans-Parents can volunteer, attend school meetings, and participate in PTO activities.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say