Riverdale

143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026

(781)310-2000

www.dedham.k12.ma.us

206 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary School, located at 143 Needham Street in Dedham, Massachusetts, is one of the four elementary schools within the Dedham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school community places a strong value on collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education while integrating modern teaching practices. In addition to core academic subjects, Riverdale offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills. By prioritizing a culture of kindness and lifelong learning, Riverdale Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the Dedham community, helping students build a strong foundation for their future education.

206

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	35
Black	24
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
129 (62.6%)
Hispanic
35 (17.0%)
Black
24 (11.7%)
Two or More
14 (6.8%)
Asian
4 (1.9%)

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:	Dedham
Phone:	(781)310-2000
Website:	http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 32