Riverside School

3422 RIVERSIDE RD
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

www.riversidehagar.org

72 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Riverside School, located at 3422 Riverside Road in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serves as the heart of the Hagar Township community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on fostering a supportive, small-school environment where students in early grades receive personalized attention. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a strong foundational education that prepares children for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Riverside School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging character growth, community involvement, and active participation. Because of its location in a smaller district, the school prides itself on close partnerships between educators, students, and families, creating a tight-knit campus culture. Through its dedication to local educational values, Riverside School remains a pillar of the Benton Harbor area, aiming to provide a high-quality, inclusive learning experience for all its students.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	9
Black	18
Two or More	8

White
37 (51.4%)
Black
18 (25.0%)
Hispanic
9 (12.5%)
Two or More
8 (11.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hagar Township S/D #6
Phone:	(269)849-1343
Website:	http://www.riversidehagar.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 5

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 7