TENTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tenth Street El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Riverview SD school district, located in Oakmont, PA with about 332 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Tenth Street El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Tenth Street Elementary School, located at 901 Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Riverview School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and extracurricular enrichment.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate community feel, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the borough of Oakmont. By maintaining small class sizes and encouraging active parent-teacher collaboration, Tenth Street Elementary cultivates a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. With a focus on inclusive education and modern teaching methodologies, the school remains committed to upholding the standards of the Riverview School District while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Tenth Street El Sch at (412) 828-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.