Riverdale Heights Elem School

2125 Devils Glen Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

www.pleasval.org/schools/riverdale-heights/index

628 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Riverdale Heights Elementary School, located in Bettendorf, Iowa, is a key component of the Pleasant Valley Community School District. Serving students in the suburban Quad Cities area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school is recognized for its strong community involvement and the dedicated partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bettendorf area. By focusing on a collaborative learning culture and utilizing the resources of the highly-regarded Pleasant Valley district, Riverdale Heights strives to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Its location on Devils Glen Road serves as a central hub for neighborhood students, maintaining a commitment to excellence in teaching and student achievement.

628

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Heights Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	70
Black	51
Asian	80
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
375 (59.7%)
Asian
80 (12.7%)
Hispanic
70 (11.1%)
Black
51 (8.1%)
Two or More
48 (7.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pleasant Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(563)332-0525
Website:	http://www.pleasval.org/schools/riverdale-heights/index
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 83

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 86