Riverdale Elementary School serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Riverdale School District 14
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
67 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Riverdale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Riverdale School District 14.
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