Very Good
#637 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 35% in state
Riverdale Elementary School
Elementary School · Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist · Saint Joe, IN
A Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6127 SR 1, Saint Joe, IN 46785
- Math 53% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverdale Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,958
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| Northeast in Spec Ed CoopEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 19 | 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.
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $29,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdale Elementary School is listed in DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Joe, IN, part of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale Elementary School
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School serve?
Riverdale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdale Elementary School rank in IN?
Riverdale Elementary School ranks #637 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Riverdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Riverdale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverdale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riverdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riverdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Riverdale Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (260) 337-5464
- Area population (ZIP 46785)
- 1,630
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46785; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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