Riverdale Preschool Center serves 129 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverdale Preschool Center's student population of 129 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverdale Preschool Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverdale Preschool Center?
129 students attend Riverdale Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Riverdale Preschool Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Preschool Center?
Riverdale Preschool Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverdale Preschool Center offer ?
Riverdale Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Riverdale Preschool Center part of?
Riverdale Preschool Center is part of Rock Falls ESD 13 School District.
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