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Riverside School

8737 S 1220 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

About Riverside School

Riverside Elementary School is a public K–6 school in West Jordan, Utah. It has 651 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1. The school has a regular elementary school curriculum, but it also has extra programs in STEM, the arts, and reading and writing. Riverside School has many programs to help students, such as counseling, special education, and intervention programs. The school has a diverse student population, similar to that of the rest of West Jordan. According to U.S. News, proficiency levels show that 35% of Riverside School students were proficient or better in math and 36% were proficient or better in reading. These results can help the school figure out what to teach and how to stay better. People in the area like how much the school cares about the community and how much it stresses making it a safe and welcoming place to learn. Riverside Elementary School is in a suburban neighborhood and gets regular funding from the district. It also has many active parents. In general, the school is known for its welcoming environment and commitment to helping students do better in school and in life. Therefore, it has earned the reputation of being the school of choice for parents in Utah.

Riverside School Contact Information

Address

8737 S 1220 W, WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

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Phone

(801) 565-7484

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 36% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
652
Total Students
$71992
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 120 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Riverside 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
🏆
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: 8:45 AM - 3:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 55.8%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic 33.9%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 4.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
55.8%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
33.9%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
4.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 652
48.2%
314 Female
51.8%
338 Male

Student Population

652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riverside Elementary recently expanded its Jordan Child Development Center program for the 2025–26 school year, offering both tuition-based preschool and inclusive classrooms for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of ways are there to improve your academic skills?

Ans. Riverside offers enrichment through advanced reading groups, STEM activities, and lessons that are based on challenges.

Q2. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Emails, newsletters, apps, and meetings with parents are some of the ways that teachers and administrators keep families up to date.

Q3. Are there programs that help people feel good?

Ans: There are lessons on social-emotional learning, counseling support, and activities in the classroom to help students.

Q4. What tech tools do students use on a regular basis?

Ans. Students use Chromebooks, educational software, and multimedia tools to help them learn.

Q5. What chances do students have to show off their work?

Ans. Riverside has events like art shows, reading parties, and presentations based on the curriculum.

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

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
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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

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