Riverdale Elementary

5006 Riverdale Rd
Riverdale, MD 20737

www.pgcps.org/riverdale/

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

630

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	539
Black	39
Asian	28
Two or More	7

Hispanic
539 (85.6 %)
Black
39 (6.2 %)
Asian
28 (4.4 %)
White
17 (2.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)

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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)985-1850
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/riverdale/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 95

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverdale Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverdale Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	48.6%
Male	324	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)