Gerald E Talbot Community School

talbot.portlandschools.org/

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverton School, located at 1600 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Situated in the North Deering area, Riverton emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Riverton School is recognized for its active school community and collaborative approach to education. The school places a high priority on building partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a holistic support system for every child. With a focus on cultivating curiosity and a sense of belonging, Riverton remains a key institution in the Portland community, dedicated to empowering its young learners to become thoughtful and engaged citizens.

364

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerald E Talbot Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	33
Black	138
Asian	20
Two or More	26

White
147 (40.4 %)
Black
138 (37.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (9.1 %)
Two or More
26 (7.1 %)
Asian
20 (5.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)874-8210
Website:	http://talbot.portlandschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50