RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.oneontacsd.org

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in Oneonta, New York, and serves as part of the Oneonta City School District. Situated on House Street, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. As part of a smaller city school district, Riverside generally focuses on fostering close-knit relationships between students, staff, and families to encourage academic and social growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Oneonta City School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing the district’s resources and curriculum standards, Riverside Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school. Parents and community members interested in specific school programs, district-wide news, or academic calendars can find detailed information on the official district website at http://www.oneontacsd.org.

246

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	20
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	4

White
200 (81.3%)
Hispanic
20 (8.1%)
Black
20 (8.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)433-8273
Website:	http://www.oneontacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 42

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41