River Dell Elementary School in Clayton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

River Dell Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clayton, North Carolina that is part of Johnston County Public School District. It serves 937 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 32 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 5

937 Students

66 Teachers

12100 Buffalo Rd

Clayton, NC 27527 View local requests

http://riverdell.johnston.k12.nc.us

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River Dell Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Durr-Anayiotos

Ms. Kayla

Mrs. Pankey

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River Dell Elementary School Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

River Dell Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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