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River Dell Elementary

Clayton, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Johnston County Public Schools

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About River Dell Elementary

River Dell Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Clayton, North Carolina. It reported 981 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Clayton. There are about 17.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (55.9 teachers in all). It is one of 47 schools in Johnston County Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a small metro area, in Johnston County. Families comparing options will find 8 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27527
Phone	(919) 553-1977
School district	Johnston County Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	981
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	55.9
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Johnston County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370237002672). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does River Dell Elementary serve?

River Dell Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend River Dell Elementary?

River Dell Elementary reported 981 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Dell Elementary?

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 981 students and 55.9 teachers in federal data.

Is River Dell Elementary a public or charter school?

River Dell Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is River Dell Elementary in?

River Dell Elementary is part of Johnston County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/johnston-county-public-schools/

Where is River Dell Elementary located?

River Dell Elementary is at 12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27527. The phone number is (919) 553-1977.

How many other schools are near River Dell Elementary?

There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of River Dell Elementary in our directory.