Riverdale SD 51J

Portland, Oregon — 2 schools

596
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,458
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverdale SD 51J operates 2 public schools serving 596 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 565 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Multnomah County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,458 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.5% local, 32.4% state, and 2.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $104,173 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #107 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 242.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.2% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Riverdale Grade School accounts for 71.9% of all Riverdale SD 51J student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Riverdale SD 51J-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Riverdale SD 51J student-counselor ratio is 243:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverdale SD 51J chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Riverdale SD 51J is typically wider than the Riverdale SD 51J-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.1%
Federal
32.4%
State
65.5%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
107 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Multnomah County county, where this district is located.

$1,570
Studio/mo
$1,677
1 BR/mo
$1,922
2 BR/mo
$2,619
3 BR/mo
$3,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$104,173
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Riverdale SD 51J.

White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 11.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

242.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Riverdale SD 51J

School Enrollment
Riverdale Grade School
406
Riverdale High School
159

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverdale SD 51J?

Riverdale SD 51J has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 596 students.

How much does Riverdale SD 51J spend per student?

Riverdale SD 51J spends $20,458 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #107 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in Riverdale SD 51J?

The average teacher salary in Riverdale SD 51J is $104,173 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Riverdale SD 51J?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Multnomah County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Riverdale SD 51J?

Riverdale SD 51J students are 78.2% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riverdale SD 51J?

Riverdale SD 51J has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #107 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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