Riverside Elementary School Orlando FL Overview (2026 List)

About Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary School — home of the Roadrunners — is at 3125 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810, in the northwest Orlando residential area near the Lee Road corridor. The school runs Pre-K through fifth grade as a traditional non-charter public campus within Orange County Public Schools. There are 548 students enrolled. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, better than the district average. Boys make up 54% of the student body and girls 46%. State testing shows 34% of students reached math proficiency and 39% reached reading proficiency. Under Principal Dr. Kelly Pelletier, the campus has worked to rebuild community engagement — including re-establishing a PTA after a multi-year gap and launching a school-wide student recognition program to build motivation across all grade levels. Riverside draws students through OCPS residential attendance boundaries for the Pembrook Drive corridor. Homes in the surrounding area list near $410,000, in line with current Orlando housing data. As part of Orange County Public Schools, Riverside is a neighborhood campus for families looking into the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%

Reading 39%

State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 39% in Reading.

36

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

548

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 14.78%

Asian 1.64%

Hispanic 28.47%

Black 49.82%

Two+ Races 4.93%

Native Am. 0.36%

White

14.78%

Asian

1.64%

Hispanic

28.47%

Black

49.82%

Two+ Races

4.93%

Native Am.

0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 548

45.8%

251 Female

54.2%

297 Male

Student Population

548 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

548 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Riverside Elementary Contact Information

Address

3125 PEMBROOK DR, ORLANDO, FL 32810

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Phone

(407) 296-6520

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Website

http://riversidees.ocps.net/

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: 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riverside Elementary's Roadrunners continue building on the work Principal Dr. Kelly Pelletier has been doing since joining the campus. The re-established PTA now runs community events and gives families a direct voice in school life — a shift from where the campus was several years ago. The school's weekly Roadrunner newsletter keeps families updated on classroom activities, upcoming events, and school news through the current semester. Riverside also participates in the district's Let's Read challenge and the Stellar Awards recognition cycle, with campus staff regularly nominated for district-level recognition.

FAQ

Q1. Who is the principal at Riverside Elementary?

Ans. Dr. Kelly Pelletier is the principal at Riverside Elementary. She's worked to rebuild the school's community foundation, including helping re-establish a PTA after a 16-year gap and launching a school-wide student recognition program to increase academic motivation across all grade levels.

Q2. What is the Roadrunner identity at Riverside Elementary?

Ans. Riverside Elementary's mascot is the Roadrunner, and the school identity runs through student recognition, events, and how the campus communicates with families. The weekly Roadrunner newsletter is one of the main ways Dr. Pelletier's team keeps families informed throughout the school year.

Q3. Does Riverside Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Riverside Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through OCPS. With 36 full-time teachers and a dedicated counselor, the campus has the instructional depth to support GT students alongside the general population. Contact the school at (407) 578-1280 for referral information.

Q4. What are the school hours at Riverside Elementary?

Ans. Riverside Elementary runs 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, it dismisses at 2:00 PM. These are confirmed hours from the official school website. Call the front office to verify any changes.

Q5. What middle school do Riverside Elementary students attend?

Ans. Riverside Elementary is in northwest Orlando near Lee Road. Students typically continue to middle schools in the OCPS system serving the Pine Hills corridor. Use the OCPS school locator at ocps.net to confirm the specific feeder assignment for your home address.

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

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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

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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

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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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