Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverdale Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Riverdale Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Heights Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Heights Elementary School?
623 students attend Riverdale Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Riverdale Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Heights Elementary School?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverdale Heights Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverdale Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 86% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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