- Enrollment
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, TN
Riverdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015101591
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,184
- students enrolled
Riverdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Germantown, TN.
School address
District: Germantown · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015101591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Riverdale Elementary School held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 81.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470015101591 · Germantown, TN Other · MID · TRAD
1,184 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston High School (1,806 students)
Riverdale Elementary School held near 1,164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.4 → 81.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston High S
Houston High School
1,806 students
- This school
Riverdale Elementary School
1,184 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
972 students
- Forest Hill El 698
Forest Hill Elementary School
698 students
- Dogwood Elemen 663
Dogwood Elementary School
663 students
- Farmington Ele 646
Farmington Elementary School
646 students
What this shows Riverdale Elementary School reports 1,184 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Riverdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Germantown reports $11,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Germantown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Germanshire Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
698 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dogwood Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Farmington Elementary School
Standard public school
646 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Germantown Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Germantown Online Academy of Learning
Standard public school
84 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary School
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,171 (2022-23) → 1,164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Elementary School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Germantown, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Elementary School rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Germantown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Germantown?
Besides Riverdale Elementary School, Germantown also operates Houston High School (1,806 students), Houston Middle School (972 students), and Forest Hill Elementary School (698 students). See the Germantown district page for the complete list.