Riverdale School

52 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE
RIVERDALE, NJ 07457

www.rpsnj.org/

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

285

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	55
Black	12
Asian	16
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	3

White
183 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (19.3 %)
Asian
16 (5.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
Black
12 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Riverdale School District
Phone:	(973)839-1300
Website:	http://www.rpsnj.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 16

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 31

Ungraded 3