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#2215 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Riverton Street Charter School
Elementary School · Riverton Street Charter School · Saint Albans, NY
A charter elementary school in Saint Albans, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
118-34 RIVERTON ST, Saint Albans, NY 11412
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverton Street Charter School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2012, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,418
Median home value
$633,800
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–2 | 0.1 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| PS 36 Saint Albans SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| PS 15 Jackie RobinsonEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Allen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Riverton Street Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Riverton Street Charter School is listed in RIVERTON STREET CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverton Street Charter School
Riverton Street Charter School is a public elementary school in Saint Albans, NY, part of Riverton Street Charter School, serving approximately 987 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,215 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverton Street Charter School
What grades does Riverton Street Charter School serve?
Riverton Street Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riverton Street Charter School?
Riverton Street Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Street Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Street Charter School is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverton Street Charter School rank in NY?
Riverton Street Charter School ranks #2,215 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverton Street Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverton Street Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverton Street Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton Street Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Riverton Street Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Riverton Street Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverton Street Charter School a Title I school?
No, Riverton Street Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverton Street Charter School?
56.0% of students at Riverton Street Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (718) 481-8200
- Area population (ZIP 11412)
- 41,350
- Area average commute
- 47.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11412; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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