Riverdale Elementary School

10724 Elm Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Every Student Matters - Every Moment Counts

School Rankings

Riverdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1220 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
33%
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Riverdale Elementary School is ranked #1220 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Riverdale Elementary School often compared to?
Riverdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
394 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Riverdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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