RILEY AVENUE SCHOOL

374 RILEY AVE
CALVERTON, NY 11933

www.riverhead.net

461 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Riley Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Calverton, New York, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade as part of the Riverhead Central School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the foundational development of its young students through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and character building.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Riley Avenue is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school maintains a close relationship with the local Riverhead community, frequently hosting events and initiatives that encourage collaboration between educators, families, and students. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to the middle school level while instilling a lifelong love for learning.

461

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RILEY AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	193
Black	22
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
225 (48.8 %)
Hispanic
193 (41.9 %)
Black
22 (4.8 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)369-6804
Website:	http://www.riverhead.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 70

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 101