RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL

RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in SAINT ALBANS, NY with about 941 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Saint Albans, Queens, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that focuses on both high achievement and character development. Their curriculum emphasizes core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating a moral focus program that encourages students to embody virtues like integrity, respect, and responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators and parents. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, safe environment, Riverton Street aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. As part of the NHA network, the school utilizes standardized assessment tools and a consistent educational model to monitor student progress and ensure that all learners are meeting grade-level benchmarks in a supportive, culturally responsive setting.

For more information, contact RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL at (718) 481-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

118-34 RIVERTON ST
SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412-4024
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RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT ALBANS, NY with about 941 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYC BOE OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT
Total Students:
941
Teachers:
52.62
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 941 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
White
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.