Enrollment
535
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockford, IL
Riverdahl Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdahl Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173451005531
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdahl Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 27
- elementary schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 535
- students enrolled
Riverdahl Elem School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdahl Elem School ranks #3 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451005531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdahl Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdahl Elem School
Riverdahl Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rockford, Illinois, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 34% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 535 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rockford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitehead Elem School (678 students): Riverdahl Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students) and Jefferson High School (2,173 students) alongside Riverdahl Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverdahl Elem School compares
Riverdahl Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 535 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173451005531
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Riverdahl Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 50
Out-of-school suspensions 73
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Sd 205, which includes Riverdahl Elem School.
$17,721
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 49.1%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverdahl Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdahl Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rockford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitehead Elem School
Standard public school
678 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
676 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Standard public school
628 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Constance Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Swan Hillman Elem School
Standard public school
581 students 17:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek Elem School
Standard public school
523 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdahl Elem School
How many students attend Riverdahl Elem School?
Riverdahl Elem School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockford, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdahl Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdahl Elem School is 18.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdahl Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdahl Elem School is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdahl Elem School?
Riverdahl Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riverdahl Elem School rank among elementary schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdahl Elem School ranks #3 of 27 elementary schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Riverdahl Elem School a good school?
Riverdahl Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Riverdahl Elem School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.