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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
78%
14%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
Source: 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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