Riverside El Sch East

455 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School East, located at the intersection of Kreig and School Streets in Moosic, Pennsylvania, serves as one of the primary educational facilities within the Riverside School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation, preparing young learners for their transition to the middle school level.

The school benefits from its location in the close-knit community of Moosic, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community. The curriculum typically adheres to state standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating enrichment activities to encourage student engagement. Through its commitment to excellence and student success, Riverside Elementary School East serves as a vital hub for youth development in the Lackawanna County region.

455

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside El Sch East
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	67
Black	30
Asian	16
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (70.8%)
Hispanic
67 (14.7%)
Black
30 (6.6%)
Two or More
19 (4.2%)
Asian
16 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Riverside SD
Phone:	(570)562-2121
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 116

Grade 6 109