RIVERDAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riverdahl Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 648 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, Riverdahl Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Riverdahl Elementary School is a public school located at 3520 Kishwaukee St in Rockford, Illinois, serving the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, Riverdahl emphasizes creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition into middle school.
The school is known for its commitment to student-centered programming and its efforts to engage families and the local community. Like many schools in the Rockford area, Riverdahl focuses on literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a diverse faculty tasked with meeting the unique needs of a multicultural student population. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering a supportive atmosphere, Riverdahl Elementary strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full academic potential.
For more information, contact Riverdahl Elem School at (815) 229-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rockford, IL 61109-2005
(815) 229-2870
RIVERDAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rockford, IL with about 648 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rockford SD 205
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 36.52
- 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 648 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.3%
- White
- 27.9%
- Black or African American
- 26.9%
- Two or more races
- 10.8%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.