RIVERDALE GRADE SCHOOL

Riverdale Grade School is a public elementary school that is part of the Riverdale SD 51J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Riverdale Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Grade School, located in the Dunthorpe neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a small, high-performing K–8 public school known for its rigorous academic environment and strong sense of community. As the only K–8 district in Oregon, it offers a unique, intimate educational experience where students remain in the same school environment for nine years. The school is celebrated for its small class sizes, personalized attention from educators, and an emphasis on preparing students for advanced high school curricula.

In addition to its core academic focus, Riverdale Grade School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a variety of enrichment programs, including music, art, and physical education. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated foundation that supports its extracurricular offerings. Because it operates as an independent district, the school maintains a distinct identity and culture, often serving as a bridge between the atmosphere of a private institution and the accessibility of a public school system.

For more information, contact Riverdale Grade School at (503) 262-4842 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.