- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Riverdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001461
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #10 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Riverdale Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080690001461 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Riverdale Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 372
Riverdale Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Riverdale Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Elementary School compares
Riverdale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 34.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Riverdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary School
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Riverdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Elementary School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #10 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Riverdale Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.