Riverdale Elementary School

riverdale.adams12.org

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school serving students as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Riverdale seeks to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Thornton neighborhood.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing evidence-based instructional practices to ensure all learners are challenged and supported. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Riverdale places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources regarding academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies, aiming to maintain transparent communication and active family involvement in the educational process.

372

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	207
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
207 (55.6%)
White
129 (34.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.3%)
Black
11 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5580
Website:	http://riverdale.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60