Riverdale Elem School

www.riverdaleschools.org

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary School is located in Port Byron, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the Riverdale Community Unit School District 100. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving children in the early stages of their education, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of the local community.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and its commitment to strong communication between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Riverdale Elementary provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. As part of the broader Riverdale district, the school works to ensure a seamless transition for students as they progress through their academic careers, aiming to prepare them for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

517

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	46
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
445 (86.1%)
Hispanic
46 (8.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Riverdale CUSD 100
Phone:	(309)523-3186
Website:	http://www.riverdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 84

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 77