RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Riverglades Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Parkland, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, the school caters to students in grades PK through 5. It is situated in a family-oriented suburban environment, which contributes to a highly engaged parent body and a supportive school culture that prioritizes student growth and development.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment that integrates modern educational practices with a focus on core curriculum standards. Beyond traditional academics, Riverglades often prioritizes character education and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. As part of the larger Broward County school system, it benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives, maintaining a reputation as a key pillar in the Parkland community’s commitment to quality public education.

1,154

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERGLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	372
Black	74
Asian	97
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
553 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
372 (32.2 %)
Asian
97 (8.4 %)
Black
74 (6.4 %)
Two or More
55 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-8200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 161

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 177

Grade 3 209

Grade 4 180

Grade 5 204