River School

www.riverschoolk8.org

65 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The River School, located in Sodus, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that integrates core curriculum with character development. By maintaining a smaller school setting, River School aims to provide personalized attention, allowing educators to address the unique learning styles and needs of each student while building a close-knit community atmosphere.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for high school success by blending traditional academic instruction with modern educational strategies. Beyond standard coursework, River School places significant value on parental involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to a child’s educational growth. By promoting a culture of responsibility and academic excellence, the institution strives to ensure that every student leaves with the foundational skills and self-confidence necessary for their future endeavors.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	16
Black	17
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
27 (41.5 %)
Black
17 (26.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (24.6 %)
Two or More
3 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (3.1 %)

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:	Sodus Township S/D #5
Phone:	(269)925-6757
Website:	http://www.riverschoolk8.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 8