Riverbank Language Academy

www.riverbankusd.org

Charter School 557 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverbank Language Academy (RLA) is a unique charter school located in Riverbank, California, dedicated to fostering academic excellence through a rigorous dual-immersion curriculum. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school emphasizes a bilingual approach where students develop high levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language acquisition with core academic subjects, RLA aims to prepare students to be biliterate and bicultural citizens in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its language-focused mission, Riverbank Language Academy cultivates a supportive community environment that prioritizes cultural appreciation and academic achievement. The school prides itself on a personalized approach to education, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning within the classroom. By blending traditional curriculum standards with innovative language instruction, RLA provides a distinct educational pathway for families seeking a comprehensive, dual-language foundation for their children's future development.

557

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverbank Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	516
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	12

Hispanic
516 (92.6%)
White
24 (4.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.2%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Riverbank Unified
Phone:	(209)869-8093
Website:	http://www.riverbankusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 91

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 40