Enrollment
533
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Courtland, VA
Riverdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510360001577
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Courtland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Courtland, VA.
School address
District: Southampton County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510360001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Courtland, Virginia, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Southampton County Public Schools also operates Southampton High (704 students) and Southampton Middle (497 students) alongside Riverdale Elementary.
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 Riverdale Elementary compares
Riverdale Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
African American 42.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Riverdale Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southampton County Public Schools, which includes Riverdale Elementary.
$14,570
Per student
-1%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 52.5%
Federal 12.0%
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 Riverdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southampton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottoway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capron Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary?
Riverdale Elementary has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Courtland, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Elementary?
76.1% of students at Riverdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Elementary is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Courtland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Elementary?
Riverdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Elementary rank among public schools in Courtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Courtland, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Courtland on the city page.
Is Riverdale Elementary a good school?
Riverdale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia 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 Southampton County Public Schools?
Besides Riverdale Elementary, Southampton County Public Schools also operates Southampton High (704 students), Southampton Middle (497 students), and Nottoway Elementary (235 students). See the Southampton County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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