Riverdale Elementary

riverdale.ggusd.us

501 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary is a public school located in Garden Grove, California, serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development. As part of a district known for its focus on rigorous instruction and student success, Riverdale provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond while addressing the diverse needs of its local community.

Beyond core academics, Riverdale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood to create a safe and inclusive campus atmosphere. By utilizing the resources provided through the Garden Grove Unified School District, Riverdale strives to offer a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, extracurricular opportunities, and social-emotional learning to help every student reach their full potential.

501

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	388
Asian	82
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
388 (77.4%)
Asian
82 (16.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
White
14 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6563
Website:	http://riverdale.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 72