- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson, LA
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000642
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+306 students YoY
Riverdale High School grew from 1,019 students in 2022-23 to 1,325 in 2023-24 (+30.0%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+306 students YoY 220084000642 · Jefferson, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,259 enr · 29.3:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
Riverdale High School grew from 1,019 students in 2022-23 to 1,325 in 2023-24 (+30.0%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Riverdale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school
Riverdale High School
1,259 students
What this shows Riverdale High School reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 74% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 29.1%
African American 23.0%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Riverdale High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Jefferson
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 1,259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,019 (2022-23) → 1,325 (2023-24), up 306.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 29.3:1, which is 74% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale High School?
50.4% of students at Riverdale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Jefferson, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides Riverdale High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.