- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Falls, IL
Riverdale Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173435006211
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Preschool Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Rock Falls · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 145
- students enrolled
Riverdale Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Preschool Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rock Falls, IL.
School address
District: Rock Falls Esd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 173435006211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Riverdale Preschool Center grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 173435006211 · Rock Falls, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 36.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillon Elementary School (278 students)
Riverdale Preschool Center grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillon Element
Dillon Elementary School
278 students
- Merrill Elem S
Merrill Elem School
258 students
- Rock Falls Mid
Rock Falls Middle School
246 students
- This school
Riverdale Preschool Center
145 students
What this shows Riverdale Preschool Center reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Preschool Center compares
Riverdale Preschool Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.3:1 | ▲ 159% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
36.3:1
students per teacher
- 159% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Riverdale Preschool Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Falls Esd 13 reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrill Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Falls Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Rock Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Preschool Center
How many students attend Riverdale Preschool Center?
Riverdale Preschool Center has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Falls, IL. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Preschool Center is 36.3:1, which is 159% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Preschool Center is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Rock Falls, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Preschool Center?
Riverdale Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riverdale Preschool Center rank among public schools in Rock Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Preschool Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rock Falls, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rock Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Falls Esd 13?
Besides Riverdale Preschool Center, Rock Falls Esd 13 also operates Dillon Elementary School (278 students), Merrill Elem School (258 students), and Rock Falls Middle School (246 students). See the Rock Falls Esd 13 district page for the complete list.