Riverside Intermediate School

891 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Riverside Intermediate School, located at 11014 Eller Road in Fishers, Indiana, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the highly regarded Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, the school is situated in a vibrant, growing community and is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The facility is designed to support the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescents, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth as students transition from elementary school to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverside Intermediate places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. Supported by dedicated educators and an active parent-teacher community, the school focuses on preparing students for future success by balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes character building and community involvement.

891

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	565
Hispanic	116
Black	66
Asian	81
Two or More	62
Pacific Islander	1

White
565 (63.4%)
Hispanic
116 (13.0%)
Asian
81 (9.1%)
Black
66 (7.4%)
Two or More
62 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Phone:	(317)594-4320
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 5 449

Grade 6 442