Riverglades Elementary School

Summary:

Riverglades Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Parkland, Florida, serving 1,154 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with impressive academic achievement that exceeds the Broward County and Florida state averages.

Riverglades Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.92% White, 32.24% Hispanic, 8.41% Asian, and 6.41% African American. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Park Trails Elementary and Waters Edge Elementary. The school's strong academic performance across different racial groups suggests that it is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds and promoting educational equity.

While Riverglades Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.3% in 2019-2020 to 16.1% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Tradewinds Elementary and Coral Sunset Elementary. The school's high per-student spending of $10,320 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages, likely contributes to its strong academic performance and resources available to students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7400 Parkside Dr
Parkland, FL 33067

(754) 322-8200

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,320

Students who attend Riverglades Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westglades Middle School
High:	Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 1,154

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.9%

Hispanic:

32.2%

Asian:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverglades Elementary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (32.2%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverglades Elementary School is 17.7. 118 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverglades Elementary School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverglades Elementary School is $10,320. 142 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverglades Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverglades Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.66	45^th	1688	97.3%
2007	94.96	21^st	1786	98.8%
2008	92.92	46^th	1789	97.4%
2009	92.79	48^th	1847	97.4%
2010	92.44	58^th	1919	97.0%
2011	92.15	61^st	1985	96.9%
2012	89.98	133^rd	1984	93.3%
2013	89.27	163^rd	2029	92.0%
2014	89.82	151^st	2064	92.7%
2016	88.85	173^rd	2087	91.7%
2017	91.46	116^th	2112	94.5%
2018	92.23	96^th	2118	95.5%
2019	90.26	147^th	2182	93.3%
2021	87.29	260^th	2247	88.4%
2022	88.04	236^th	2219	89.4%
2023	83.74	319^th	2240	85.8%
2024	90.39	165^th	2256	92.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverglades Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	701	11	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1995	908	12	15	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	968
1996	908	12	15	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	968
1997	944	17	18	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1998	981	11	20	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1999	1068	21	26	54	3	n/a	n/a	0	1172
2000	1150	19	41	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2001	1154	30	38	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	1302
2002	854	30	42	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	1007
2003	854	30	42	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	1007
2004	860	28	45	103	8	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2005	821	33	54	104	7	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2006	788	41	56	102	6	n/a	n/a	0	993
2007	691	35	56	101	7	n/a	n/a	26	916
2008	712	41	58	100	6	n/a	n/a	28	945
2009	661	41	56	108	6	n/a	n/a	29	901
2010	472	30	47	110	5	n/a	n/a	21	685
2011	419	26	43	110	0	0	18	0	616
2012	390	27	53	111	0	0	17	0	598
2013	406	42	54	103	1	1	16	0	623
2014	409	46	57	107	1	2	21	0	643
2015	400	50	61	118	1	0	19	0	649
2016	399	47	68	130	1	0	21	0	666
2017	393	53	86	167	1	0	22	0	722
2018	568	65	103	227	1	1	32	0	997
2019	573	63	112	279	0	2	40	0	1069
2020	592	59	104	305	0	2	48	0	1110
2021	539	67	107	341	0	2	48	0	1104
2022	544	63	94	358	1	2	59	0	1121
2023	553	74	97	372	1	2	55	0	1154

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverglades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	741	36.0	20.6	1.2
1995	968	45.0	21.5	1.2
1996	968	45.0	21.5	1.2
1997	1014	46.0	22.0	1
1998	1059	50.0	21.2	2.1
1999	1172	60.0	19.5	2
2000	1276	57.0	22.4	2
2001	1302	56.0	23.3	1.3
2002	1007	46.0	21.9	3.4
2003	1007	46.0	21.9	3.4
2004	1044	50.0	20.9	4.1
2005	1019	56.0	18.2	4.3
2006	993	59.0	16.8	3.3
2007	916	55.0	16.7	5.6
2008	945	60.5	15.6	6.8
2009	901	68.6	15.9	8.8
2010	685	40.0	17.1	11.7
2011	616	38.8	15.8	14
2012	598	28.5	20.9	13.9
2013	623	36.0	17.3	13.3
2014	643	39.0	16.4	14.8
2015	649	39.0	16.6	15.6
2016	666	39.0	17.0	16.8
2017	722	42.0	17.1	17.9
2018	997	60.0	16.6	17.5
2019	1069	61.0	17.5	14.3
2020	1110	62.0	17.9	14.3
2021	1104	56.0	19.7	16
2022	1121	60.5	18.5	14.1
2023	1154	65.0	17.7	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverglades Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	741	36.0	20.6	1.2
1995	968	45.0	21.5	1.2
1996	968	45.0	21.5	1.2
1997	1014	46.0	22.0	1
1998	1059	50.0	21.2	2.1
1999	1172	60.0	19.5	2
2000	1276	57.0	22.4	2
2001	1302	56.0	23.3	1.3
2002	1007	46.0	21.9	3.4
2003	1007	46.0	21.9	3.4
2004	1044	50.0	20.9	4.1
2005	1019	56.0	18.2	4.3
2006	993	59.0	16.8	3.3
2007	916	55.0	16.7	5.6
2008	945	60.5	15.6	6.8
2009	901	68.6	15.9	8.8
2010	685	40.0	17.1	11.7
2011	616	38.8	15.8	14
2012	598	28.5	20.9	13.9
2013	623	36.0	17.3	13.3
2014	643	39.0	16.4	14.8
2015	649	39.0	16.6	15.6
2016	666	39.0	17.0	16.8
2017	722	42.0	17.1	17.9
2018	997	60.0	16.6	17.5
2019	1069	61.0	17.5	14.3
2020	1110	62.0	17.9	14.3
2021	1104	56.0	19.7	16
2022	1121	60.5	18.5	14.1
2023	1154	65.0	17.7	20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverglades Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$526 (6.6%)	$7,398 (93.4%)	$7,924
2019	$256 (3.4%)	$7,319 (96.6%)	$7,575
2020	$464 (5.6%)	$7,844 (94.4%)	$8,308
2021	$502 (5.7%)	$8,230 (94.3%)	$8,732
2022	$1,453 (15.6%)	$7,860 (84.4%)	$9,313
2023	$1,661 (16.1%)	$8,659 (83.9%)	$10,320

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverglades Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 319^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverglades Elementary School)	83	72	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)	90	78	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglades Elementary School)	74	79	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)	78	79	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglades Elementary School)	82	79	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)	83	78	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Riverglades Elementary School)	76	49	27%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1069	1154	8%
African American	63	74	17.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	112	97	13.4%
Hispanic	279	372	33.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	573	553	3.5%
Two or More Races	40	55	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.3%	20%	5.7%

Schools Near Riverglades Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7400 Parkside Dr	Parkland	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8200	1,154	65	17.7	20.0%	553 (47.9%)	74 (6.4%)	372 (32.2%)	97 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.8%)	90.4	165^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.7%		83.7	319^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%	154	77.0	73.0	79.0				85.0	79.0	83.0				70.0						$10,320	$1,661	$8,659
Coral Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22400 Hammock St	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 477-2100	794	62	12.9	51.0%	338 (42.6%)	71 (8.9%)	329 (41.4%)	30 (3.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.5%)	61.4	835^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		60.1	835^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.7%		66.0	49.0	58.0				63.0	59.0	62.0	100.0			55.0						$15,224	$2,246	$12,980
Tradewinds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Johnson Rd	Coconut Creek	33073	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8700	972	60	16.2	59.9%	272 (28.0%)	160 (16.5%)	467 (48.0%)	29 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.3%)	65.5	739^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.2%		69	644^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.3%	95	57.0	57.0	59.0				66.0	66.0	66.0				58.0						$13,555	$2,952	$10,603
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8401 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5850	512	33	15.5	56.1%	136 (26.6%)	153 (29.9%)	180 (35.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	65	754^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.6%		67.8	666^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%	88	58.0	55.0	66.0				71.0	53.0	71.0				55.0						$15,459	$3,531	$11,928
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	957	48	19.9	20.1%	482 (50.4%)	38 (4.0%)	318 (33.2%)	76 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (4.2%)	86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%	94	84.0	70.0	79.0	86.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	79.0	69.0	62.0	82.0	75.0	57.0	62.0	70.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	$8,570	$485	$8,085
Park Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 NW 66th Ter	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-7750	842	49	17.1	43.9%	318 (37.8%)	193 (22.9%)	235 (27.9%)	53 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.9%)	84	320^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.8%		85.1	286^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.2%	34	67.0	68.0	75.0				75.0	76.0	77.0				68.0						$11,217	$1,678	$9,539
Imagine Schools At Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	9001 Westview Dr	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 255-0020	1,001	51	19.5	37.0%	282 (28.2%)	115 (11.5%)	447 (44.7%)	98 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (5.5%)	71.5	604^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.2%		67.3	678^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.7%	74	62.0	69.0	68.0	70.0	73.0	66.0	83.0	62.0	57.0	61.0	72.0	58.0	57.0	51.0	69.0	87.0		78.0	$9,014	$130	$8,884
Waters Edge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	21601 Shorewind Dr	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 852-2400	700	44	15.9	19.9%	410 (58.6%)	21 (3.0%)	201 (28.7%)	45 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	96	33^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.5%		97	19^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%	14	88.0	81.0	86.0				90.0	88.0	86.0	100.0			83.0						$12,661	$846	$11,815
Hammock Pointe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 SW 8th St	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 477-2200	958	57	16.8	42.2%	408 (42.6%)	75 (7.8%)	404 (42.2%)	40 (4.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.6%)	80	407^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.0%		67.1	686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%	279	64.0	58.0	74.0				72.0	66.0	80.0	100.0			71.0						$11,614	$1,085	$10,529
Park Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Trails End	Parkland	33076	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-7800	1,039	53	19.7	15.1%	601 (57.8%)	84 (8.1%)	240 (23.1%)	65 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.5%)	90	181^st of 2256 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.2	214^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.4%	33	78.0	75.0	81.0				86.0	91.0	82.0				62.0						$10,612	$1,742	$8,870

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverglades Elementary School

How many students attend Riverglades Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,154 students attended Riverglades Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Riverglades Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Riverglades Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westglades Middle School
High : Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

What district is Riverglades Elementary School in?

Broward

Is Riverglades Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Riverglades Elementary School ranks in the top 7.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Riverglades Elementary School?

Students at Riverglades Elementary School are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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