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Riverway Elementary

Visalia Unified · Tulare County · 1341 Glendale Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291

(559) 931-8020 · www.vusd.org

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6/10
#2846
Rank 2846 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2618 · 54th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3078 · 46th percentile
Science5/10 · #2969 · 47th percentile

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School Overview

Riverway Elementary sits right in the middle of the pack for Visalia Unified, making it a solid, no-frills neighborhood school in California's Central Valley. Visalia itself is a mid-sized agricultural hub with a strong sense of community and a surprisingly walkable downtown, appealing to families who want a genuine small-city feel without the chaos of a major metro. Families looking for a grounded, community-connected school where kids are known by name — rather than chasing top test scores — will feel at home here.

Student Demographics

481 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
335 (70%)
Asian
33 (7%)
White
28 (6%)
Multiple Races
17 (4%)
African American
12 (2%)
Filipino
9 (2%)
Other
47 (10%)

Key Indicators

English Learners108 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged331 (69%)
Students with Disabilities58 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

857
Enrollment
36.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
28.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4320 · 29th percentile

61 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found