How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Avery | Riverdale |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dedham, MA | Dedham, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 321 | 206 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Avery | Riverdale |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 62.6% |
| African American | 10.6% | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.7% | 17.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Avery | Riverdale |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 160.5:1 | 206:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 14.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.