Riverside School

www.greenwichschools.org/riverside-school

440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside School, located at 90 Hendrie Avenue in Riverside, Connecticut, is a distinguished elementary school serving students in the Greenwich Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit, preparing students for success as they transition into the middle school years.

The school benefits from a highly engaged community, featuring a robust partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and active parent organizations. Beyond its core academic offerings, Riverside School promotes a culture of character and inclusivity, frequently integrating social-emotional learning into its daily operations. Situated in a picturesque area of Greenwich, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for high standards and consistent student achievement within the broader regional education system.

440

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	80
Asian	23
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
314 (71.4%)
Hispanic
80 (18.2%)
Asian
23 (5.2%)
Two or More
22 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenwich School District
Phone:	(203)637-1440
Website:	http://www.greenwichschools.org/riverside-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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 57

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 77