RIVERDALE SCHOOL
Riverdale School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Riverdale, IL with about 152 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Riverdale School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the provided address and school name, here is a summary description of Riverdale School:
Riverdale School, located at 325 W 142nd St in Riverdale, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Riverdale School District 148. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of the local student population.
Beyond its academic offerings, Riverdale School plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a hub for community engagement and student advancement. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on equipping its students with the essential skills—such as critical thinking, collaboration, and literacy—needed to transition successfully to higher levels of education. Its location in Riverdale reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to families within the village.
For more information, contact Riverdale School at (708) 849-7153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, IL 60827-2344
(708) 849-7153
RIVERDALE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, IL with about 152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dolton SD 148
- Total Students:
- 152
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERDALE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.