Riverside School

90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1% in CT
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Riverside School's student population of 457 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside School ranks within the top 1% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#4 out of 940 schools
(Top 1%)
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84%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
72%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Riverside School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #4 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mianus School, Old Greenwich School, International School At Dundee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
457 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverside School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Greenwich School District.

School Calendar

View the Riverside School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Recess - Schools Closed
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Recess - Schools Closed
April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

4   3/16/2022
This is a great school however there are so not-so-great teachers as well.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Poppyhurlbutt78

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 84% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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