Riverdale Elementary

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Riverdale Elementary ranks 927 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 595 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverdale Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.81%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 27.11% to 65.58% Hispanic students. Riverdale also has a lower percentage of White students (16.64%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.8% to 51.88% White students. Additionally, Riverdale Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 38.3% to 47.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 16.3% to 40.1%. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Orange County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, and it has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.73% to 70.76% over the past few years.

Despite having a higher spending per student, ranging from $11,072 to $13,644 over the past few years, Riverdale Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. This suggests that the school may face ongoing challenges in improving student outcomes, potentially related to the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch and chronic absenteeism. Identifying and addressing these specific challenges could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11301 Lokanotosa Trl
Orlando, FL 32817

(407) 737-1400

District: Orange

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,644

Students who attend Riverdale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Corner Lake Middle
High:	University High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 595

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.8%

White:

16.6%

African American:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverdale Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 74^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.81. (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 Student population at Riverdale Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.8%), White (16.6%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary is 15.6, which is the 68^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Riverdale Elementary employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale Elementary is $13,644, which is the 26^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverdale Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	45.08	968^th	1688	42.7%
2007	58.15	780^th	1786	56.3%
2008	54.47	860^th	1789	51.9%
2009	47.61	1040^th	1847	43.7%
2010	50.25	1024^th	1919	46.6%
2011	65.08	728^th	1985	63.3%
2012	49.55	1008^th	1984	49.2%
2013	48.97	1033^rd	2029	49.1%
2014	32.58	1450^th	2064	29.7%
2016	31.20	1477^th	2087	29.2%
2017	42.59	1220^th	2112	42.2%
2018	31.56	1483^rd	2118	30.0%
2019	38.98	1342^nd	2182	38.5%
2021	47.64	1144^th	2247	49.1%
2022	43.11	1246^th	2219	43.8%
2023	42.04	1286^th	2240	42.6%
2024	56.81	927^th	2256	58.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, March 3, 2013

Excellent school, my son have been there for 3rd, 4th & 5th grade and had all awesome teachers and a great experience. Very clean & nice building, & well organized faculty. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Riverdale Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	471	72	39	153	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
2000	524	60	40	229	2	n/a	n/a	0	855
2001	492	91	41	241	5	n/a	n/a	0	870
2002	452	93	42	250	7	n/a	n/a	0	844
2003	452	93	42	250	7	n/a	n/a	0	844
2004	406	87	42	274	7	n/a	n/a	0	816
2005	366	106	51	312	6	n/a	n/a	0	841
2006	301	99	48	331	3	n/a	n/a	0	782
2007	302	103	33	338	2	n/a	n/a	16	794
2008	258	91	39	255	3	n/a	n/a	18	664
2009	220	89	43	252	2	n/a	n/a	16	622
2010	202	73	45	290	1	n/a	n/a	12	623
2011	186	79	48	281	2	3	23	0	622
2012	196	84	55	297	3	4	18	0	657
2013	176	104	58	302	4	1	10	0	655
2014	194	93	49	341	3	1	12	0	693
2015	169	100	46	349	2	1	7	0	674
2016	153	80	41	348	3	1	13	0	639
2017	142	89	29	331	2	1	18	0	612
2018	143	95	35	332	2	0	16	0	623
2019	140	92	36	331	2	1	19	0	621
2020	116	90	36	326	2	4	16	0	590
2021	106	88	41	313	1	4	11	0	564
2022	107	78	43	326	0	7	14	0	575
2023	99	93	46	338	0	7	12	0	595

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 Riverdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	736	41.0	18.0	43.8
2000	855	52.0	16.4	47.1
2001	870	52.0	16.7	49
2002	844	50.0	16.9	47.7
2003	844	50.0	16.9	47.7
2004	816	48.0	17.0	41.2
2005	841	48.0	17.5	55.4
2006	782	47.0	16.6	55.9
2007	794	52.0	15.3	57.1
2008	664	47.5	14.0	57.3
2009	622	43.4	14.6	59.6
2010	623	39.0	15.9	63.7
2011	622	43.0	14.4	72
2012	657	43.0	15.2	71.2
2013	655	45.0	14.5	76.3
2014	693	46.0	15.0	80.2
2015	674	45.0	14.9	81
2016	639	44.0	14.5	100
2017	612	40.0	15.3	99.5
2018	623	42.0	14.8	66.3
2019	621	43.0	14.4	66
2020	590	42.0	14.0	81.9
2021	564	40.0	14.1	67.7
2022	575	36.0	15.9	69.6
2023	595	38.0	15.6	70.8

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 Riverdale Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	736	41.0	18.0	43.8
2000	855	52.0	16.4	47.1
2001	870	52.0	16.7	49
2002	844	50.0	16.9	47.7
2003	844	50.0	16.9	47.7
2004	816	48.0	17.0	41.2
2005	841	48.0	17.5	55.4
2006	782	47.0	16.6	55.9
2007	794	52.0	15.3	57.1
2008	664	47.5	14.0	57.3
2009	622	43.4	14.6	59.6
2010	623	39.0	15.9	63.7
2011	622	43.0	14.4	72
2012	657	43.0	15.2	71.2
2013	655	45.0	14.5	76.3
2014	693	46.0	15.0	80.2
2015	674	45.0	14.9	81
2016	639	44.0	14.5	100
2017	612	40.0	15.3	99.5
2018	623	42.0	14.8	66.3
2019	621	43.0	14.4	66
2020	590	42.0	14.0	81.9
2021	564	40.0	14.1	67.7
2022	575	36.0	15.9	69.6
2023	595	38.0	15.6	70.8

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 Riverdale Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$770 (8.3%)	$8,560 (91.7%)	$9,330
2019	$868 (8.3%)	$9,581 (91.7%)	$10,449
2020	$1,241 (11.2%)	$9,831 (88.8%)	$11,072
2021	$2,067 (17.8%)	$9,578 (82.2%)	$11,645
2022	$2,848 (24.1%)	$8,969 (75.9%)	$11,817
2023	$2,709 (19.9%)	$10,936 (80.2%)	$13,644

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverdale Elementary

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 1342^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1286^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverdale Elementary)	52	47	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)	54	58	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverdale Elementary)	46	50	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)	60	51	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverdale Elementary)	53	50	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)	41	42	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Riverdale Elementary)	53	58	5%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
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	621	595	4.2%
African American	92	93	1.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	36	46	27.8%
Hispanic	331	338	2.1%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	140	99	29.3%
Two or More Races	19	12	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	70.8%	4.7%

Schools Near Riverdale Elementary

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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
Riverdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11301 Lokanotosa Trl	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1400	595	38	15.6	70.8%	99 (16.6%)	93 (15.6%)	338 (56.8%)	46 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	12 (2.0%)	56.8	927^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.9%		42	1286^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.6%	359	57.0	51.0	49.0				71.0	59.0	54.0				58.0						$13,644	$2,709	$10,936
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	10250 University Blvd	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 440-9293	286	9	31.7	83.9%	58 (20.3%)	47 (16.4%)	168 (58.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	5 (1.7%)	23.7	1810^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.8%		19.3	1922^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	112	41.0	42.0	45.0	65.0	48.0	32.0	38.0	29.0	20.0	33.0	52.0		25.0		41.0		29.0	52.0	$12,992	$1,548	$11,443
Ucp Bailes Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4780 Data Court	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 852-3300	479	34	14.0	42.0%	139 (29.0%)	44 (9.2%)	250 (52.2%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	18.4	1949^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.6%		23.7	1778^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.6%	171	39.0	35.0	51.0	40.0	39.0	56.0	41.0	12.0	38.0	27.0	39.0	24.0	35.0	43.0	67.0			56.0	$13,966	$00	$13,966
Union Park Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1600 N Dean Rd	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6390	517	31	16.6	70.0%	74 (14.3%)	58 (11.2%)	351 (67.9%)	20 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.1%)	32	1562^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	30.8%		35.3	1463^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	99	46.0	46.0	37.0				48.0	50.0	45.0				44.0						$11,015	$2,517	$8,500
Arbor Ridge K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2900 Logandale Dr	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 672-3110	770	55	14.0	44.0%	235 (30.5%)	80 (10.4%)	357 (46.4%)	64 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	29 (3.8%)	75.1	522^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	76.9%		75.4	503^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	19	56.0	57.0	70.0	74.0	67.0	71.0	64.0	69.0	59.0	91.0	85.0	92.0	83.0	76.0	100.0	100.0		86.0	$12,639	$2,169	$10,469
Lawton Chiles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Bloomfield Dr	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 737-1470	561	35	16.0	67.4%	83 (14.8%)	84 (15.0%)	365 (65.1%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	58	898^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.2%		46.6	1174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.6%	276	53.0	42.0	56.0				68.0	49.0	73.0				65.0						$12,407	$2,755	$9,650
Bonneville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14700 Sussex Dr	Orlando	32826	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6290	430	31	13.8	65.6%	109 (25.3%)	25 (5.8%)	282 (65.6%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	40.7	1323^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%		38.7	1368^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.9%	45	48.0	36.0	48.0				58.0	45.0	48.0				59.0						$16,824	$4,140	$12,684
East Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3971 N Tanner Rd	Orlando	32826	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 658-6825	500	32	15.6	50.8%	197 (39.4%)	60 (12.0%)	203 (40.6%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.2%)	49.5	1101^st of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%		55.9	949^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%	152	55.0	51.0	51.0				66.0	45.0	47.0				59.0						$11,125	$1,742	$9,383
Waterford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12950 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 249-6410	526	36	14.6	42.2%	138 (26.2%)	55 (10.5%)	291 (55.3%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.4%)	71.5	605^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.2%		68.2	655^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	50	80.0	58.0	60.0				78.0	50.0	66.0				71.0						$11,918	$2,066	$9,852
Carillon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Lockwood Blvd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4650	985	55	17.8	29.0%	511 (51.9%)	40 (4.1%)	267 (27.1%)	89 (9.0%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	69 (7.0%)	81.9	358^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.1%		82	364^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.8%	6	80.0	62.0	67.0				83.0	72.0	59.0	95.0			70.0						$8,947	$811	$8,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale Elementary

What schools do graduates of Riverdale Elementary attend?

Students who attend Riverdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Corner Lake Middle
High : University High

Is Riverdale Elementary a good school?

Riverdale Elementary ranks 927^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Riverdale Elementary?

Students at Riverdale Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 17% White, 16% African American, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Riverdale Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Riverdale Elementary.

What district is Riverdale Elementary in?

Orange

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