RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverdale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Riverdale, MD with about 750 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 54 teachers, Riverdale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Riverdale Elementary, located at 5006 Riverdale Road in Riverdale, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. Situated in a suburban community just outside of Washington, D.C., the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

As part of the PGCPS system, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum and initiatives aimed at meeting Maryland’s state educational benchmarks. The school utilizes its official portal via the district website to provide families with essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on community events. Riverdale Elementary remains a central hub for the local area, working to engage parents and caregivers in their students' developmental and academic progress.

For more information, contact Riverdale Elementary at (301) 985-1850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.