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Riverside Elementary

Elmira, New York · Grades PreK to 2 · Elmira City School District

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About Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary serves pre-K through grade 2 as a public school in Elmira, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 375 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Elmira. With about 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.9 students per teacher. Elmira City School District runs 11 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Chemung County. Within 5 miles there are 15 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	409 Riverside Ave, Elmira, NY 14904
Phone	(607) 735-3850
School district	Elmira City School District
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	375
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21
Students per teacher	17.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Chemung County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 361056000823). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Riverside Elementary serve?

Riverside Elementary serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend Riverside Elementary?

Riverside Elementary reported 375 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?

About 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 375 students and 21 teachers in federal data.

Is Riverside Elementary a public or charter school?

Riverside Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Riverside Elementary in?

Riverside Elementary is part of Elmira City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/elmira-city-school-district/

Where is Riverside Elementary located?

Riverside Elementary is at 409 Riverside Ave, Elmira, NY 14904. The phone number is (607) 735-3850.

How many other schools are near Riverside Elementary?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Riverside Elementary in our directory.