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Riverside Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL
Rating
3/10
GreatSchools
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
526
Student : Teacher
15:1
Homes in the Riverside Elementary School zone
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“Riverside Elementary is a public OCPS school serving PreK through 5th grade in the Lockhart neighborhood of northwest Orange County — a compact, community-oriented campus a few miles north of downtown Orlando.”
Riverside Elementary sits in the Lockhart area of northwest Orange County, roughly five miles from downtown Orlando via I-4 or SR 441. The school serves a diverse community — 74% economically disadvantaged students — and carries Title I federal funding that supplements reading coaches, tutoring, and family support services. The campus fields a standard OCPS program mix: weekly art, music, and PE; student clubs; and an ADDitions volunteer program that connects families with the school. Families who choose this zone typically value the northwest Orlando location, its relative affordability compared to the metro median, and access to OCPS's district-wide school choice programs.
Academic programs
- Title I supplemental academic support (reading coaches, math tutoring)
- Gifted & Talented screening (OCPS G/T program; qualifying students apply district-wide)
- VPK / Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program
- ESE — Exceptional Student Education services
- Art, music, and physical education — weekly for all grades
- OCPS School Choice — zone families can apply to magnets and scholastic academies district-wide
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on home address — students in the Riverside Elementary attendance zone enroll without an application. Families outside the zone may apply for a controlled open enrollment transfer. OCPS's school choice program lets any Orange County family apply to magnet and scholastic academy programs regardless of zone; visit ocps.net for current application windows.
What makes it stand out
Title I designation means Riverside Elementary receives federal per-pupil funding that higher-rated, lower-poverty OCPS schools don't have access to — including reading coaches and after-school academic support. The northwest Orlando location (32810 ZIP) places the school in one of the more affordable parts of the Orange County market, within a short drive of the I-4 interchange, SR 441, and the Maitland Center employment corridor.
Extracurriculars
- Student clubs (arts, STEM, fitness)
- After-school academic programs (OCPS-sponsored)
- Physical education and competitive sports
- Art, music, and chorus
- ADDitions volunteer and community partnership program
Frequently asked about Riverside Elementary School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Riverside Elementary School?
The attendance zone covers the Lockhart area of northwest Orange County — generally the 32810 ZIP code corridor north of SR 414 (Maitland Blvd), south of Silver Star Road, and west of I-4. Specific street-level boundaries can shift with annual OCPS rezonings; use the OCPS Find My School tool at ocps.net to confirm your exact address before making an offer.
How do I enroll at Riverside Elementary?
If your address falls inside the attendance zone, enrollment is automatic through OCPS — visit the school or use the OCPS online enrollment portal. Families outside the zone may request a controlled open enrollment transfer through OCPS Student Enrollment. OCPS's choice program also lets any Orange County family apply to magnets and scholastic academies district-wide regardless of zone. Call the school directly at (407) 296-6520 with questions.
What is the median home price zoned for Riverside Elementary?
Homes in the Lockhart / 32810 zone typically run $330,000–$430,000, with the area median around $375,000 — roughly 15–20% below the Orange County median. Most of the housing stock is 3-bedroom single-family homes from the 1960s–1990s, with some newer infill and townhome development near the SR 441 corridor. Days on market averages around 38–42 days in this ZIP. For a live zone-filtered list, ask Ben.
Is Riverside Elementary a safe school?
The campus follows standard OCPS security protocols: School Resource Officer, controlled access during the school day, and visitor sign-in at the front office. The broader Lockhart / 32810 area has crime statistics near the Orange County average for suburban neighborhoods of its density. The school itself operates under OCPS-standard supervision; the principal, Dr. Kelly Pelletier, and staff run an active community engagement program through the ADDitions volunteer network.
How does Riverside Elementary compare to nearby schools?
Riverside's GreatSchools rating (3/10) is below the OCPS median, driven heavily by test scores in a high-poverty student body — it is not equity-adjusted for growth. Nearby alternatives within OCPS include Lockhart Elementary (adjacent in the same neighborhood), with buyers choosing based on which specific address they're considering. OCPS's school choice program lets any Riverside-zoned child apply to higher-rated magnets and scholastic academies district-wide, which is worth factoring into the decision if academics are the priority driver.
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