Riverdahl Elem School

www.rps205.com

535 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverdahl Elementary School is a public school located at 3520 Kishwaukee St in Rockford, Illinois, serving the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, Riverdahl emphasizes creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered programming and its efforts to engage families and the local community. Like many schools in the Rockford area, Riverdahl focuses on literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a diverse faculty tasked with meeting the unique needs of a multicultural student population. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering a supportive atmosphere, Riverdahl Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full academic potential.

535

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdahl Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	115
Black	218
Asian	16
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

Black
218 (40.7%)
White
133 (24.9%)
Hispanic
115 (21.5%)
Two or More
52 (9.7%)
Asian
16 (3.0%)
American Indian
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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)229-2870
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverdahl Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverdahl Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	46%
Male	289	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)