Riverdahl Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 229-2870
Riverdahl Elementary School serves 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Riverdahl Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Riverdahl Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Riverdahl Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 648 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverdahl Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverdahl Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3566 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 26% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 28% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford 205 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Riverdahl Elementary School is Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arthur Froberg Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 434 students
1.5 miles
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155 1.5 PK 434 - Rockford Arthur Froberg Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
1.6 miles
4555 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2464 1.6 K-5 454 - Rockford Beyer Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 254 students10
2.1 miles
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390 2.1 1-5 254 - Rockford Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 321 students10
2.1 miles
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100 2.1 K-12 321 - Rockford Julia Lathrop Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 6%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 413 students10
2.3 miles
2603 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3285 2.3 K-5 413
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