RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY

www.elmiracityschools.com

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in Elmira, New York, serving students within the Elmira City School District. Situated on Riverside Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the broader district, Riverside Elementary aims to provide students with a well-rounded foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their school community.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Elmira City School District, which focuses on preparing students for success as they transition to middle and high school. By leveraging the district’s comprehensive curriculum and supportive staff, Riverside Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Elmira City School District website.

375

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	25
Black	47
Asian	1
Two or More	72

White
230 (61.3%)
Two or More
72 (19.2%)
Black
47 (12.5%)
Hispanic
25 (6.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)735-3850
Website:	http://www.elmiracityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 101