Riverdale Elementary

www.riverdale.k12.wi.us

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Riverdale Elementary is a public school located in the small village of Muscoda, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Riverdale School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding rural community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning atmosphere. As a focal point of the local district, it works to prepare younger students for the transition to middle and high school levels within the Riverdale system.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and needs of the Muscoda area. By utilizing the resources of the broader Riverdale School District, the elementary program offers a structured curriculum aimed at fostering both social and intellectual skills. Prospective parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through their official website, which serves as a primary hub for communication between the school administration and families.

337

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	20

White
308 (91.4%)
Two or More
20 (5.9%)
Hispanic
6 (1.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverdale School District
Phone:	(608)739-3101
Website:	http://www.riverdale.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 32

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 44