At a glance
Reported students
985
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Riverwood Elementary School: 985 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 876
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Riverwood Elementary School
Riverwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cordova. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 985 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverwood Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black67.1%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belle Forest Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,027 reported students
Treadwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
921 reported students
Richland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
907 reported students
Macon-Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,070 reported students
Chimneyrock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
874 reported students
Parkway Village Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
856 reported students
Public schools near Riverwood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova Elementary · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–05 | 324 | 0.6 mi |
| Chimneyrock Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 874 | 1.1 mi |
| Cordova Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 814 | 1.1 mi |
| Macon-Hall Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 1,070 | 2.3 mi |
| Dexter School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–08 | 1,509 | 2.8 mi |
| Kate Bond Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 726 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverwood Elementary School
What grades does Riverwood Elementary School serve?
Riverwood Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Riverwood Elementary School?
Riverwood Elementary School reported 985 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 876 students.
Is Riverwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Riverwood Elementary School in?
Riverwood Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Memphis School of Excellence Elementary Cordova (0.6 mi), Chimneyrock Elementary School (1.1 mi), Cordova Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.