- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bettendorf, IA
Riverdale Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192311001366
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Heights Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Heights Elem School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Heights Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192311001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Riverdale Heights Elem School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 192311001366 · Bettendorf, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15.3:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students)
Riverdale Heights Elem School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Heights Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High School
1,731 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
940 students
- Hopewell Eleme 658
Hopewell Elementary
658 students
- This school 628
Riverdale Heights Elem School
628 students
- Pleasant View 621
Pleasant View Elementary School
621 students
- Cody Elementar 443
Cody Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Riverdale Heights Elem School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Heights Elem School compares
Riverdale Heights Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$10,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Riverdale Heights Elem School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Valley Comm School District reports $10,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cody Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Bettendorf
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Paul Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
403 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Forest Grove Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Heights Elem School
How many students attend Riverdale Heights Elem School?
Riverdale Heights Elem School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bettendorf, IA. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Heights Elem School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Heights Elem School?
19.9% of students at Riverdale Heights Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Heights Elem School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Heights Elem School?
Riverdale Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Heights Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Heights Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Valley Comm School District?
Besides Riverdale Heights Elem School, Pleasant Valley Comm School District also operates Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students), Pleasant Valley Junior High School (940 students), and Hopewell Elementary (658 students). See the Pleasant Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.