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:
165th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,320 Help


Students who attend Riverglades Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  1,154

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Hispanic:
32.2%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverglades Elementary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (32.2%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Riverglades Elementary School employs 65 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 30th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 94.66 45th 1688 97.3%
2007 94.96 21st 1786 98.8%
2008 92.92 46th 1789 97.4%
2009 92.79 48th 1847 97.4%
2010 92.44 58th 1919 97.0%
2011 92.15 61st 1985 96.9%
2012 89.98 133rd 1984 93.3%
2013 89.27 163rd 2029 92.0%
2014 89.82 151st 2064 92.7%
2016 88.85 173rd 2087 91.7%
2017 91.46 116th 2112 94.5%
2018 92.23 96th 2118 95.5%
2019 90.26 147th 2182 93.3%
2021 87.29 260th 2247 88.4%
2022 88.04 236th 2219 89.4%
2023 83.74 319th 2240 85.8%
2024 90.39 165th 2256 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 319th 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)8372
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)9078
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglades Elementary School)7479
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)7879
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglades Elementary School)8279
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverglades Elementary School)8378
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Riverglades Elementary School)7649
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10691154
 8%
African American6374
 17.5%
American Indian01
Asian11297
 13.4%
Hispanic279372
 33.3%
Pacific Islander22
White573553
 3.5%
Two or More Races4055
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%20%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverglades Elementary School

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

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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