Riverland Elementary School
Tel:
(754)323-7200
- Riverland Elementary School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Riverland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Riverland Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 598 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverland Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2603 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 32% |
| Black | 48% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverland Elementary School is Stranahan High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Broward Detention Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westwood Heights Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Westwood Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 626 students
0.4 miles
2861 Sw 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(754)323-7900 0.4 PK-5 626 - Fort Lauderdale Ucp Early Beginnings Grades: PK | 25 students
0.7 miles
3117 Sw 13th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954)584-7178 0.7 PK 25 - Fort Lauderdale Stranahan High School Grades: 9-12 | 1401 students
0.8 miles
1800 Sw 5th Pl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(754)323-2100 0.8 9-12 1401 - Fort Lauderdale Broward Children's Center South Grades: PK | 58 students
1.1 miles
3891 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954)416-2444 1.1 PK 58 - Fort Lauderdale Broward Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 83 students
1.1 miles
222 Nw 22nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)321-7550 1.1 6-12 83
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