Riverdale Elementary School

www.gmsdk12.org/riverdaleelementary_home.aspx

1,184 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary School, located in Germantown, Tennessee, is a prominent member of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Serving students in the suburban community of Germantown, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school utilizes a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Riverdale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a robust array of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body, Riverdale Elementary strives to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

1,184

Total Students

83.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	827
Hispanic	80
Black	138
Asian	74
Two or More	65

White
827 (69.8%)
Black
138 (11.7%)
Hispanic
80 (6.8%)
Asian
74 (6.2%)
Two or More
65 (5.5%)

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:	Germantown
Phone:	(901)756-2300
Website:	http://www.gmsdk12.org/riverdaleelementary_home.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 40

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 120

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverdale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	115
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	120
Grade 6	145
Grade 7	139
Grade 8	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverdale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	579	48.9%
Male	605	51.1%

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