Riverglades Elementary School

7400 Parkside Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 1,065 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverglades Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverglades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Riverglades Elementary School's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Riverglades Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverglades Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#307 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
78%
52%
77%
52%
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverglades Elementary School's ranking?
Riverglades Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Riverglades Elementary School often compared to?
Riverglades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heron Heights Elementary School, Park Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Riverglades Elementary School?
1,065 students attend Riverglades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Riverglades Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverglades Elementary School?
Riverglades Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverglades Elementary School offer ?
Riverglades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverglades Elementary School part of?
Riverglades Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Reviews

Review Riverglades Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links