Riverside Academy

Charter School 163 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverside Academy, located on River Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a structured learning environment for students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional schooling. The school is part of the Accel Schools network, which emphasizes data-driven instruction and a curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while addressing the individual social and emotional needs of its student body.

By maintaining a smaller, community-focused setting, Riverside Academy aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide more personalized attention. The school prioritizes character development alongside core academic subjects like math, reading, and science, striving to prepare students for future success in both their educational and personal lives. Through its partnership with families and the local community, the academy seeks to bridge gaps in learning and provide a stable foundation for students in the Cincinnati area.

163

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	5
Black	88
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

Black
88 (54.0 %)
White
46 (28.2 %)
Two or More
21 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverside Academy
Phone:	(513)921-7777
Website:	http://acariverside.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 25

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 18