Riverside School (Closed 2005)

Riverside School serves 108 students in grades 2-8. 
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
78%
14%
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White
13%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Riverside School?
108 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Riverside School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Harrisburg City School District.

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