Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Summary:

Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is a high-performing public charter school serving grades K-3 in Roebling, New Jersey. With consistently strong academic results, the school has ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverbank Charter School of Excellence stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.6%, and an impressive 91.4% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 47.6%. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.6% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mac Farland Intermediate, Fountain Woods Elementary School, and Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, Riverbank Charter School of Excellence stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and more efficient resource allocation, with a spending per student of $7,871 in the 2018-2019 school year, lower than the nearby schools. This highlights the school's ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes despite having a smaller student population and lower spending per student than some of the larger public schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-3

1300 Hornberger Ave
Roebling, NJ 08554

(609) 499-4321

District: Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,871

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 153

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

15.7%

Asian:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverbank Charter School of Excellence ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Asian (15.7%), African American (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Riverbank Charter School of Excellence employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence is $7,871.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverbank Charter School of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbank Charter School of Excellence 71^st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Riverbank Charter School of Excellence in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Riverbank Charter School of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverbank Charter School of Excellence 26^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2011	93.43	1^st	1360	99.9%
2012	91.21	1^st	1363	99.9%
2013	90.82	5^th	1367	99.6%
2014	86.49	74^th	1363	94.6%
2015	72.95	382^nd	1357	71.8%
2016	85.75	165^th	1346	87.7%
2017	80.26	271^st	1352	80.0%
2018	65.92	503^rd	1353	62.8%
2019	83.70	199^th	1360	85.4%
2021	63.01	436^th	1317	66.9%
2022	88.65	145^th	1345	89.2%
2023	89.89	123^rd	1342	90.8%
2024	92.57	71^st	1338	94.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	60.42	547^th	1333	59.0%
2019	93.94	20^th	1331	98.5%
2021	72.13	293^rd	1290	77.3%
2022	87.73	142^nd	1326	89.3%
2023	91.35	86^th	1318	93.5%
2024	90.51	94^th	1317	92.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	69.87	420^th	1334	68.5%
2019	73.70	356^th	1335	73.3%
2021	39.16	710^th	1297	45.3%
2022	88.70	135^th	1324	89.8%
2023	87.39	143^rd	1315	89.1%
2024	90.84	85^th	1313	93.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.75	28^th	522	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	28.77	772^nd	1022	24.5%
2019	85.42	88^th	1023	91.4%
2021	38.45	607^th	964	37.0%
2022	82.21	131^st	976	86.6%
2023	73.08	229^th	975	76.5%
2024	91.29	39^th	963	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2013

This wonderful little school has been exceeding my expectations since their opening. I've been an involved parent since 2009. The staff, the atmosphere & the education my children receive at RCSE has been top-notch, with our experience there being 100% positive. I've been pleased in every aspect & would definitely recommend this school. My only wish is that they went higher than grades K-3. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2010	47	14	4	2	0	6	73
2011	91	14	9	7	0	0	121
2012	95	23	14	6	0	0	138
2013	96	23	19	4	0	0	142
2014	96	29	18	1	0	0	144
2015	85	35	22	1	0	1	144
2016	85	32	22	3	0	1	143
2017	89	30	16	6	0	1	142
2018	87	31	19	6	0	1	144
2019	87	36	18	9	1	0	151
2020	86	33	20	13	1	0	153
2021	85	26	22	14	0	6	153
2022	80	26	25	18	0	6	155
2023	84	24	22	18	0	6	154
2024	82	24	24	18	0	5	153

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 Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	73	7.0	10.4	n/a
2011	121	9.0	13.4	18.2
2012	138	12.0	11.5	18.1
2013	142	13.0	10.9	15.5
2014	144	14.0	10.2	2.8
2015	144	15.0	9.6	16
2016	143	14.0	10.2	16.8
2017	142	14.0	10.1	9.2
2018	144	14.0	10.2	10.4
2019	151	14.0	10.7	11.9
2020	153	14.0	10.9	16.3
2021	153	14.0	10.9	13.7
2022	155	12.0	12.9	14.2
2023	154	14.0	11.0	13.6
2024	153	16.0	9.5	15.7

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 Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	73	7.0	10.4	n/a
2011	121	9.0	13.4	18.2
2012	138	12.0	11.5	18.1
2013	142	13.0	10.9	15.5
2014	144	14.0	10.2	2.8
2015	144	15.0	9.6	16
2016	143	14.0	10.2	16.8
2017	142	14.0	10.1	9.2
2018	144	14.0	10.2	10.4
2019	151	14.0	10.7	11.9
2020	153	14.0	10.9	16.3
2021	153	14.0	10.9	13.7
2022	155	12.0	12.9	14.2
2023	154	14.0	11.0	13.6
2024	153	16.0	9.5	15.7

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 Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$329 (4.2%)	$7,542 (95.8%)	$7,871

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 123^rd of 1342 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverbank Charter School of Excellence)	67.6	67.6
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverbank Charter School of Excellence)	67.6	67.6
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverbank Charter School of Excellence)	81	78.4	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverbank Charter School of Excellence)	81	78.4	2.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	151	154	2%
African American	36	24	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	18	22	22.2%
Hispanic	9	18	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	84	3.4%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.9%	13.6%	1.7%

Schools Near Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverbank Charter School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-3	1300 Hornberger Ave	Roebling	08554	Burlington County	Riverbank Charter School of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 499-4321	153	16	9.5	15.7%	82 (53.6%)	24 (15.7%)	18 (11.8%)	24 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	92.6	71^st of 1338 public elementary schools	94.7%		89.9	123^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	90.8%	52		68.5				91.4				$7,871	$329	$7,542
Roebling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1330 Hornberger Ave	Roebling	08554	Burlington County	Florence Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 499-4640	347	47	7.3	46.1%	150 (43.2%)	73 (21.0%)	49 (14.1%)	53 (15.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.2%)	16.6	1124^th of 1338 public elementary schools	16.0%		18.6	1111^th of 1342 public elementary schools	17.2%	13		23.4				26.0				$6,070	$498	$5,572
B. Bernice Young Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1203 Neck Rd	Burlington	08016	Burlington County	Burlington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 386-3520	625	62	10.0	38.6%	166 (26.6%)	215 (34.4%)	112 (17.9%)	88 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)								(n/a)										$11,154	$259	$10,895
John Hydock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19 Locust Ave	Columbus	08022	Burlington County	Mansfield Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 298-0308	258	31	8.4	9.7%	168 (65.1%)	20 (7.8%)	25 (9.7%)	25 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.4%)								(n/a)										$11,092		$11,092
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School	Public	K-2	315 Barclay St	Burlington	08016	Burlington County	Burlington City Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 387-5859	227	25	9.0	73.6%	37 (16.3%)	127 (55.9%)	44 (19.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	9 (4.0%)								(n/a)										$12,801	$348	$12,453
Clara Barton Elementary	Public	K-2	100 Crosswicks St	Bordentown	08505	Burlington County	Bordentown Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 298-0676	215	18	11.9	20.0%	117 (54.4%)	43 (20.0%)	46 (21.4%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$9,856	$503	$9,353
Mac Farland Intermediate	Public	3-5	87 Crosswicks St	Bordentown	08505	Burlington County	Bordentown Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 291-7192	247	26	9.5	21.5%	146 (59.1%)	47 (19.0%)	34 (13.8%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56.7	584^th of 1338 public elementary schools	56.4%		66.6	462^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	65.6%	122	26.0	43.5	56.9	59.4		54.6	41.9	55.4		$8,394	$424	$7,970
Fountain Woods Elementary School	Public	2-5	601 Fountain Avenue	Burlington	08016	Burlington County	Burlington Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 387-1799	967	84	11.5	38.0%	247 (25.5%)	401 (41.5%)	154 (15.9%)	115 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.0%)	29.7	948^th of 1338 public elementary schools	29.1%		35.3	870^th of 1342 public elementary schools	35.2%	78	18.0	37.1	36.7	35.6		43.1	29.4	27.2		$10,824	$173	$10,651
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School	Public	3-6	550 High Street	Burlington	08016	Burlington County	Burlington City Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 387-5834	467	45	10.3	72.4%	86 (18.4%)	250 (53.5%)	97 (20.8%)	12 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	18.4	1096^th of 1338 public elementary schools	18.1%		13.2	1183^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	11.8%	87	21.3	24.1	17.6	35.2	38.3	21.9	18.1	19.7	10.7	$14,246	$914	$13,332
Samuel Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	250 Farner Avenue	Burlington	08016	Burlington County	Burlington City Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 387-5854	322	34	9.3	56.8%	78 (24.2%)	135 (41.9%)	71 (22.0%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$16,557	$163	$16,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbank Charter School of Excellence

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How many students attend Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?

In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Riverbank Charter School of Excellence.

Is Riverbank Charter School of Excellence a good school?

Yes. Riverbank Charter School of Excellence ranks in the top 5.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Riverbank Charter School of Excellence?

Students at Riverbank Charter School of Excellence are 54% White, 16% African American, 16% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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