RIVER EAST ELEMENTARY

www.rivereastelementary.org

236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River East Elementary, located at 508 East 120th Street in East Harlem, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 4, the school is situated in a vibrant community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes academic growth while emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills, aiming to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, often fostering strong partnerships with local organizations and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes in many instances and utilizing a curriculum designed to meet individual learning needs, River East strives to create a culture of excellence and curiosity. Its location in the heart of East Harlem allows it to serve as a hub for local families, offering a stable and nurturing space that celebrates the cultural richness of the surrounding neighborhood.

236

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER EAST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	141
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
141 (59.7%)
Black
70 (29.7%)
White
16 (6.8%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
Phone:	(212)802-3035
Website:	http://www.rivereastelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 48

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 23