Riverdale School

www.district148.net/riverdaleelementary.html

138 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

138

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	131

Black
131 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (5.1 %)

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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)849-7153
Website:	http://www.district148.net/riverdaleelementary.html
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 29