- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkland, FL
Riverglades Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverglades Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018001355
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverglades Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Parkland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverglades Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverglades Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Parkland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Riverglades Elementary School shrank from 1,154 students in 2022-23 to 1,065 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 120018001355 · Parkland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
993 enr · 15.3:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Riverglades Elementary School shrank from 1,154 students in 2022-23 to 1,065 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverglades Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 993
Riverglades Elementary School
993 students
What this shows Riverglades Elementary School reports 993 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverglades Elementary School compares
Riverglades Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 993 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Asian 10.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Riverglades Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverglades Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverglades Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~993 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverglades Elementary School
How many students attend Riverglades Elementary School?
Riverglades Elementary School has 993 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverglades Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverglades Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverglades Elementary School?
17.9% of students at Riverglades Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverglades Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverglades Elementary School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Parkland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverglades Elementary School?
Riverglades Elementary 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 Riverglades Elementary School rank among schools in Parkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverglades Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Parkland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Riverglades Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.