A wealth of research shows that youth suicidal ideation, attempts, and death by suicide is a growing public health concern in the United States. Rates of suicidal ideation and attempts for children ages 10–14 differ from those of adolescents, yet research on suicide risk for this distinct group is sparse. Experiencing symptoms of psychological disorders increases suicide risk for children. Children exposed to violence at home and school and those who experience social isolation are also at greater risk for suicide. Conversely, having strong, supportive relationships with family and peers mitigates a child’s suicide risk. Given that children spend most of their time in schools, advocates have concentrated their efforts for suicide risk assessment, prevention, and intervention for children in school settings. Universal screening practices can help identify children at risk for suicide in schools. School-based clinicians have also designed and implemented numerous suicide prevention programs for the entire student body, as well as interventions for those students specifically at risk for suicide. However, most programs are designed for adolescents ages 14 and older. Additional research is needed to determine whether these programs, or other socio-emotional learning protocols, effectively reduce suicide risk for young children.