Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverdale Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Riverdale Heights Elementary School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverdale Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Heights Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
4%
7%
White
61%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Riverdale Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Riverdale Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Heights Elementary School?
636 students attend Riverdale Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Riverdale Heights Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Heights Elementary School?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverdale Heights Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverdale Heights Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Preschool
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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