At a glance
Reported students
1,184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
698
Riverdale Elementary School: 1,184 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,053
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Riverdale Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Germantown. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Germantown Municipal Schools. NCES reports 1,184 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.8%) and Black (11.7%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Riverdale Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.43
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.8%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black11.7%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Germantown Municipal Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
698 reported students
Dogwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Farmington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
646 reported students
Houston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
972 reported students
Houston High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,806 reported students
Germantown Online Academy of Learning
Other · Grades KG–12
84 reported students
Public schools near Riverdale Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 523 | 2.1 mi |
| Farmington Elementary School Elementary · Germantown Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 2.3 mi |
| Oak Forest Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 432 | 2.8 mi |
| Dogwood Elementary School Elementary · Germantown Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 663 | 3.2 mi |
| Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | KG–05 | 275 | 3.2 mi |
| Belle Forest Community School Elementary · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | PK–05 | 1,027 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary School
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School serve?
Riverdale Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Germantown Municipal Schools.
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School reported 1,184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,053 students.
Is Riverdale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverdale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Germantown Municipal Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Riverdale Elementary School in?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Germantown Municipal Schools, based in Germantown, TN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverdale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Germantown Elementary School (2.1 mi), Farmington Elementary School (2.3 mi), Oak Forest Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.