- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Myers, FL
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108001157
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Riverdale High School held near 1,870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120108001157 · Fort Myers, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,916 enr · 26.6:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Riverdale High School held near 1,870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school
Riverdale High School
1,916 students
What this shows Riverdale High School reports 1,916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,916 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,916
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 42.5%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Riverdale High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 1,916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,880 (2022-23) → 1,870 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale High School?
46.7% of students at Riverdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 High School rank among high schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Riverdale High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.