Riverside School

Summary:

Riverside School is a highly-ranked elementary school in Riverside, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Greenwich School District. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state and district averages, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and strong student outcomes that have earned it a top-5 ranking among Connecticut's elementary schools.

Riverside School's academic prowess is evident in its impressive test scores, with 87% of 3rd graders, 86.3% of 4th graders, and 95.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In mathematics, the school boasts even higher proficiency rates, with 87% of 3rd graders, 91.3% of 4th graders, and 93.1% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. These scores significantly outpace the state and Greenwich School District averages. Riverside School's diverse student population, with 71.72% White, 16.78% Hispanic, 5.52% Asian, and 5.52% two or more races, also sets it apart from nearby schools like Old Greenwich School and North Street School, which have higher percentages of White students.

Riverside School's exceptional performance is further evidenced by its consistent ranking among the top 5 elementary schools in Connecticut, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 14.1 over the past three years, also contributes to its success. While Riverside School's high performance may be influenced by the relatively high socioeconomic status of its student population, the school's exceptional resources and effective teaching practices have undoubtedly played a crucial role in driving its students' remarkable achievements.

Detail:

Public K-5

90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878

(203) 637-1440

District: Greenwich School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Students who attend Riverside School usually attend:

Middle:	Eastern Middle School
High:	Greenwich High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.3%

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Performance Trends

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside School 1^st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Riverside School in the ranking list.)

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Greenwich School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwich School District 32^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	88.79	2^nd	570	99.6%
2007	86.53	2^nd	568	99.6%
2008	83.38	32^nd	565	94.3%
2009	81.43	50^th	566	91.2%
2010	84.01	19^th	579	96.7%
2011	85.71	9^th	565	98.4%
2012	85.24	4^th	564	99.3%
2013	86.43	4^th	557	99.3%
2015	92.75	13^th	551	97.6%
2016	93.18	8^th	518	98.5%
2017	94.17	4^th	519	99.2%
2018	93.19	8^th	532	98.5%
2019	93.94	3^rd	522	99.4%
2021	96.80	4^th	538	99.3%
2022	95.73	2^nd	490	99.6%
2023	96.37	2^nd	491	99.6%
2024	95.82	1^st	497	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	90.25	5^th	259	98.1%
2019	91.00	8^th	242	96.7%
2021	95.26	5^th	455	98.9%
2022	90.70	3^rd	234	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.87	13^th	262	95.0%
2019	93.55	1^st	247	99.6%
2021	96.45	4^th	445	99.1%
2022	94.33	2^nd	232	99.1%
2023	93.84	2^nd	231	99.1%
2024	90.43	6^th	233	97.4%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	89.10	12^th	296	95.9%
2019	90.85	5^th	295	98.3%
2021	95.02	1^st	327	99.7%
2022	92.14	3^rd	252	98.8%
2023	94.08	2^nd	262	99.2%
2024	91.03	10^th	250	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	405	1	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	432
1989	406	0	32	4	0	n/a	n/a	442
1990	359	1	29	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
1991	342	1	28	10	0	n/a	n/a	381
1992	353	2	33	8	0	n/a	n/a	396
1993	384	3	44	12	0	n/a	n/a	443
1994	380	2	36	11	0	n/a	n/a	429
1995	411	1	40	19	0	n/a	n/a	471
1996	411	1	40	19	0	n/a	n/a	471
1997	426	3	30	28	0	n/a	n/a	487
1998	448	0	30	19	0	n/a	n/a	497
1999	469	1	28	20	0	n/a	n/a	518
2000	492	1	32	22	0	n/a	n/a	547
2001	422	1	22	31	0	n/a	n/a	476
2002	398	0	33	35	1	n/a	n/a	467
2003	398	0	33	35	1	n/a	n/a	467
2004	409	0	27	36	1	n/a	n/a	473
2005	399	0	29	42	1	n/a	n/a	471
2006	449	0	35	42	0	n/a	n/a	526
2007	420	0	32	35	0	n/a	n/a	487
2008	421	0	36	42	0	n/a	n/a	499
2009	436	1	35	45	0	n/a	n/a	517
2010	418	1	32	51	0	n/a	n/a	502
2011	415	0	31	56	1	0	11	514
2012	405	0	34	69	1	0	13	522
2013	370	0	33	66	1	0	12	482
2014	369	0	27	85	0	0	15	496
2015	357	0	32	96	0	0	12	497
2016	355	0	32	84	0	0	12	483
2017	339	0	31	84	0	0	14	468
2018	343	0	29	88	0	0	11	471
2019	360	0	25	83	0	0	16	484
2020	351	1	22	68	0	0	15	457
2021	326	1	30	69	0	0	19	445
2022	330	3	29	72	0	0	23	457
2023	312	2	24	73	0	0	24	435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	27.0	16.0	n/a
1989	442	28.5	15.5	n/a
1990	398	26.5	15.0	n/a
1991	381	28.5	13.3	n/a
1992	396	30.6	12.9	1.5
1993	443	28.8	15.4	0.2
1994	429	27.1	15.8	1.6
1995	471	30.0	15.7	0.6
1996	471	30.0	15.7	0.6
1997	487	38.3	12.7	0.8
1998	497	33.7	14.7	0.8
1999	518	37.9	13.7	0.2
2000	547	39.8	13.7	0.7
2001	476	36.8	12.9	n/a
2002	467	32.9	14.2	0.9
2003	467	32.9	14.2	0.9
2004	473	36.8	12.9	0.2
2005	471	33.7	14.0	n/a
2006	526	34.7	15.2	0
2007	487	34.3	14.2	0
2008	499	35.9	13.9	0.8
2009	517	40.6	13.9	0.8
2010	502	37.1	13.5	0.4
2011	514	39.0	13.1	0.6
2012	522	38.0	13.7	0.8
2013	482	37.9	12.7	0.8
2014	496	36.8	13.4	0.8
2015	497	41.0	12.1	1.2
2016	483	37.0	13.0	1.2
2017	468	35.4	13.2	0.6
2018	471	37.1	12.6	0.8
2019	484	37.6	12.8	1.9
2020	457	31.9	14.3	2.6
2021	445	39.8	11.1	2.2
2022	457	32.2	14.1	1.8
2023	435	35.9	12.1	2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	27.0	16.0	n/a
1989	442	28.5	15.5	n/a
1990	398	26.5	15.0	n/a
1991	381	28.5	13.3	n/a
1992	396	30.6	12.9	1.5
1993	443	28.8	15.4	0.2
1994	429	27.1	15.8	1.6
1995	471	30.0	15.7	0.6
1996	471	30.0	15.7	0.6
1997	487	38.3	12.7	0.8
1998	497	33.7	14.7	0.8
1999	518	37.9	13.7	0.2
2000	547	39.8	13.7	0.7
2001	476	36.8	12.9	n/a
2002	467	32.9	14.2	0.9
2003	467	32.9	14.2	0.9
2004	473	36.8	12.9	0.2
2005	471	33.7	14.0	n/a
2006	526	34.7	15.2	0
2007	487	34.3	14.2	0
2008	499	35.9	13.9	0.8
2009	517	40.6	13.9	0.8
2010	502	37.1	13.5	0.4
2011	514	39.0	13.1	0.6
2012	522	38.0	13.7	0.8
2013	482	37.9	12.7	0.8
2014	496	36.8	13.4	0.8
2015	497	41.0	12.1	1.2
2016	483	37.0	13.0	1.2
2017	468	35.4	13.2	0.6
2018	471	37.1	12.6	0.8
2019	484	37.6	12.8	1.9
2020	457	31.9	14.3	2.6
2021	445	39.8	11.1	2.2
2022	457	32.2	14.1	1.8
2023	435	35.9	12.1	2.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,343
2019	$21,700
2020	$19,205
2021	$21,975
2022	$23,179
2023	$23,458

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 2^nd of 491 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	93.2	90.7	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenwich School District)	76	78.1	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)	86.5	91.6	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwich School District)	73.4	75.8	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	86.5	82.1	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenwich School District)	75.9	74.4	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School)	92.2	93.8	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwich School District)	82.5	76.1	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School)	84.4	87.5	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Greenwich School District)	71.1	68.5	2.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	484	435	10.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	25	24	4%
Hispanic	83	73	12%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	312	13.3%
Two or More Races	16	24	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%

Schools Near Riverside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Riverside School	Public	K-5	90 Hendrie Ave.	Riverside	06878	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 637-1440	435	36	12.1	2.3%	312 (71.7%)	2 (0.5%)	73 (16.8%)	24 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	95.8	1^st of 497 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.4	2^nd of 491 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	88.5	87.0	86.3	95.4				87.0	91.3	93.1			$23,458
Old Greenwich School	Public	PK, KG-5	825 Sound Beach Ave.	Old Greenwich	06870	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 637-0150	406	35	11.5	1.7%	333 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (8.1%)	16 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	91.8	20^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.0%		92.3	14^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.1%	6	76.4		89.1	89.1				80.4	89.1	74.5			$23,413
Cos Cob School	Public	K-5	300 East Putnam Ave.	Cos Cob	06807	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 869-4670	337	38	8.9	13.1%	223 (66.2%)	4 (1.2%)	50 (14.8%)	32 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)	72	159^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.0%		77	131^st of 491 public elementary schools	73.3%	28		58.7		66.2				76.1	60.8	58.8			$29,199
International School At Dundee	Public	K-5	55 Florence Rd.	Riverside	06878	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 637-3800	341	29	11.7	8.5%	160 (46.9%)	6 (1.8%)	61 (17.9%)	86 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.2%)	90.5	32^nd of 497 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.9	19^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.1%	13		65.5	91.5	92.7				76.4	83.0	85.5			$24,654
North Mianus School	Public	K-5	309 Palmer Hill Rd.	Riverside	06878	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 637-9730	492	40	12.3	2.6%	319 (64.8%)	2 (0.4%)	64 (13.0%)	72 (14.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	95	4^th of 497 public elementary schools	99.2%		94.2	6^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.8%	2	89.5	84.0	86.0	87.2				90.7	91.9				$23,597
Westover School	Public	K-5	412 Stillwater Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 977-4572	532	57	9.3	61.1%	95 (17.9%)	124 (23.3%)	233 (43.8%)	58 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	39.1	289^th of 497 public elementary schools	41.9%		43.7	266^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.8%	23	55.4	39.3	50.6	48.6				32.1	48.1	37.8			$24,140
Julian Curtiss School	Public	PK, KG-5	180 East Elm St.	Greenwich	06830	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 869-1896	241	27	8.8	41.1%	105 (43.6%)	17 (7.1%)	75 (31.1%)	19 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)	70.1	171^st of 497 public elementary schools	65.6%		56.1	225^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.2%	54	59.5	58.7	70.6	73.8				63.0		52.4			$31,260
Stamford Charter School for Excellence	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1 Schuyler Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford Charter School for Excellence District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 989-0000	561	20	28.0	50.6%	21 (3.7%)	241 (43.0%)	143 (25.5%)	133 (23.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	85.5	67^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.5%		87.9	55^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.8%	12		71.7	79.0	76.3	80.8	72.2	60.4	80.0	72.6	57.6	75.0	72.2	$10,994
Hart School	Public	K-5	61 Adams Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 977-5082	551	52	10.6	52.5%	85 (15.4%)	70 (12.7%)	299 (54.3%)	71 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)	30.7	321^st of 497 public elementary schools	35.4%		35.5	297^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.5%	24	51.0	35.8	28.4	42.3				38.3	35.3	41.3			$22,097
North Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	381 North St.	Greenwich	06830	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 869-6756	387	35	11.0	3.9%	302 (78.0%)	4 (1.0%)	34 (8.8%)	22 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	90.9	26^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.8%		92.3	15^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.9%	11	70.0	78.3	85.1	86.0				89.1		78.0			$24,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside School

What schools do graduates of Riverside School attend?

Students who attend Riverside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastern Middle School
High : Greenwich High School

How many students attend Riverside School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Riverside School.

What district is Riverside School in?

Greenwich School District

Is Riverside School a good school?

Yes! Riverside School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside School?

Students at Riverside School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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