School Overview
Riverdale Avenue Community School (PS 446), located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on the "Community School" model, which integrates academic instruction with robust social and emotional support services for students and their families. By partnering with local organizations and prioritizing parental involvement, the school aims to address the holistic needs of its diverse student body, ensuring that children are supported both inside and outside the classroom.

Academically, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that promotes critical thinking, literacy, and numeracy, while simultaneously encouraging creativity and personal growth. The school culture is built upon core values of respect, responsibility, and perseverance, striving to create a safe space where students from various backgrounds can thrive. By providing enrichment activities and access to necessary resources, Riverdale Avenue Community School works to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its students for long-term success in middle school and beyond.
300
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic85
Black197
Asian6
Two or More2
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    197 (65.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    85 (28.3 %)
  • White
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
Phone: (718)485-1679
Website: http://www.riverdaleavenuebrooklyn.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 279
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 54
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 45
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten54
Kindergarten50
Grade 137
Grade 240
Grade 336
Grade 437
Grade 545
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15150.3%
Male14949.7%
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