River Street School (Closed 2023)

River Street School serves 140 students in grades 1-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
5%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
17%
23%
Black
(15-16)
16%
13%
White
(15-16)
60%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend River Street School?
140 students attend River Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River Street School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Street School?
River Street School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does River Street School offer ?
River Street School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is River Street School part of?
River Street School is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.

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