RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riverdale Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Germantown school district, located in Germantown, TN with about 1,440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 81 teachers, Riverdale Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 School, located in Germantown, Tennessee, is a prominent member of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD). Serving students in the suburban community of Germantown, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school utilizes a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Riverdale Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains a robust array of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its student body, Riverdale Elementary strives to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Riverdale Elementary School at (901) 756-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Germantown, TN with about 1,440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Germantown
- Total Students:
- 1,440
- Teachers:
- 81.3
- 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 schoolwide 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 1,440 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.