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#1848 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Riverdahl Elem School
Elementary School · Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford, IL
A Rockford Sd 205 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3520 Kishwaukee St, Rockford, IL 61109
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 7% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdahl Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverdahl Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,702
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Froberg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Legacy Acad of Excellence CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Whitehead Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rockford Sd 205
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #6 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdahl Elem School is listed in Rockford SD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdahl Elem School
Riverdahl Elem School is a public elementary school in Rockford, IL, part of Rockford Sd 205, serving approximately 529 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,848 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdahl Elem School
What grades does Riverdahl Elem School serve?
Riverdahl Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Riverdahl Elem School?
Riverdahl Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdahl Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdahl Elem School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdahl Elem School rank in IL?
Riverdahl Elem School ranks #1,848 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Riverdahl Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdahl Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverdahl Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdahl Elem School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Riverdahl Elem School a charter school?
No, Riverdahl Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdahl Elem School a Title I school?
No, Riverdahl Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdahl Elem School?
90.0% of students at Riverdahl Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.9%
- Phone
- (815) 229-2870
- Area population (ZIP 61109)
- 26,714
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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