RIVERDALE SCHOOL
Riverdale School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Riverdale School District school district, located in RIVERDALE, NJ with about 333 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 30 teachers, Riverdale School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 School, located at 52 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Riverdale, New Jersey, serves as the primary public school for the local community, typically catering to students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a central hub for the borough, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills meant to prepare students for the transition to high school.
The school is known for its small-town community atmosphere, often prioritizing personalized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. Riverdale School typically offers a range of extracurricular activities, technology-integrated classrooms, and support services designed to foster an inclusive environment. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic excellence and character development, the institution plays a vital role in the educational and social fabric of the Riverdale area.
For more information, contact Riverdale School at (973) 839-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIVERDALE, NJ 07457
(973) 839-1300
RIVERDALE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RIVERDALE, NJ with about 333 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverdale School District
- Total Students:
- 333
- Teachers:
- 30.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 333 students
- White
- 68.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.8%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.