- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Riverland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000151
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverland Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverland Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverland Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Riverland Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120018000151 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 16.4:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Riverland Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverland 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 459
Riverland Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Riverland Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverland Elementary School compares
Riverland 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 41.0%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Riverland 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 Riverland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverland 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverland Elementary School
How many students attend Riverland Elementary School?
Riverland Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverland Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Riverland Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Riverland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverland Elementary School?
Riverland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Riverland Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverland Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Riverland 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.