RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverside El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Reading SD school district, located in Reading, PA with about 856 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 49 teachers, Riverside El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Reading School District. Situated on Centre Avenue, the school acts as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education to a diverse student population. As part of a larger urban district, Riverside Elementary is dedicated to fostering basic literacy, numeracy, and social development during the critical formative years of childhood.

The school operates within the broader framework of the Reading School District’s mission, which emphasizes equitable access to learning and preparing students for future academic success. Like many schools in the area, Riverside focuses on creating a structured and supportive classroom environment where educators work to meet the varying needs of their students. By providing a core curriculum alongside various community-focused initiatives, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 19601 zip code, striving to promote growth and student engagement throughout the academic year.

For more information, contact Riverside El Sch at (610) 371-5896 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.