RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL

118-34 RIVERTON ST
SAINT ALBANS, NY 11412

www.rivertonstreetcharterschool.org

Charter School 1,003 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Riverton Street Charter School, located in Saint Albans, Queens, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that focuses on both high achievement and character development. Their curriculum emphasizes core subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating a moral focus program that encourages students to embody virtues like integrity, respect, and responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators and parents. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured, safe environment, Riverton Street aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. As part of the NHA network, the school utilizes standardized assessment tools and a consistent educational model to monitor student progress and ensure that all learners are meeting grade-level benchmarks in a supportive, culturally responsive setting.

1,003

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	62
Black	874
Asian	21
Two or More	29
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Black
874 (87.1%)
Hispanic
62 (6.2%)
Two or More
29 (2.9%)
Asian
21 (2.1%)
White
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)481-8200
Website:	http://www.rivertonstreetcharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 106

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 117