RIVERBANK LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Riverbank Language Academy is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Riverbank Unified school district, located in Riverbank, CA with about 571 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 22 teachers, Riverbank Language Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Riverbank Language Academy (RLA) is a unique charter school located in Riverbank, California, dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a rigorous dual-immersion curriculum. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a bilingual approach where students develop high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language acquisition with core academic subjects, RLA aims to prepare students to be biliterate and bicultural citizens in an increasingly globalized society.
Beyond its language-focused mission, Riverbank Language Academy cultivates a supportive community environment that prioritizes cultural appreciation and academic achievement. The school prides itself on a personalized approach to education, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning within the classroom. By blending traditional curriculum standards with innovative language instruction, RLA provides a distinct educational pathway for families seeking a comprehensive, dual-language foundation for their children's future development.
For more information, contact Riverbank Language Academy at (209) 869-8093 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverbank, CA 95367-2233
(209) 869-8093
RIVERBANK LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a public Charter school in Riverbank, CA with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Riverbank Unified - District:
- Riverbank Unified
- Total Students:
- 571
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 571 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERBANK LANGUAGE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.2%
- White
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.