RIVERSIDE SCHOOL
Riverside School is a public elementary school that is part of the Greenwich School District school district, located in Riverside, CT with about 471 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 37 teachers, Riverside School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Riverside School, located at 90 Hendrie Avenue in Riverside, Connecticut, is a distinguished elementary school serving students in the Greenwich Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit, preparing students for success as they transition into the middle school years.
The school benefits from a highly engaged community, featuring a robust partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and active parent organizations. Beyond its core academic offerings, Riverside School promotes a culture of character and inclusivity, frequently integrating social-emotional learning into its daily operations. Situated in a picturesque area of Greenwich, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for high standards and consistent student achievement within the broader regional education system.
For more information, contact Riverside School at (203) 637-1440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CT 06878-1829
(203) 637-1440
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL is a public school in Riverside, CT with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greenwich School District
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 37.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 471 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.