Riverdale Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Courtland, Virginia 23837 · Southampton County Public Schools
#791 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#13999 of 50,301 nationally
About Riverdale Elementary
Riverdale Elementary is a public elementary located in Courtland, in the Southampton County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 533 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 791st of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 533.
There are 3 schools in Courtland; Riverdale Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Riverdale Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Riverdale Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin High
Franklin · Public high · Grades 7–12
504 students · 2.9 km away
S.P. Morton Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students · 5.8 km away
Southampton Middle
Courtland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students · 11 km away
Southampton High
Courtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students · 11 km away
Carrsville Elementary
Carrsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Carlin Springs Elementary
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534 students
George W. Carver Intermediate
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535 students
Jackson Davis Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Harry E. James Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale Elementary a good school?
Riverdale Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #791 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Riverdale Elementary rank in Virginia?
Riverdale Elementary ranks #791 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #13999 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary?
Riverdale Elementary had 533 students in 2025.
Is Riverdale Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Riverdale Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Riverdale Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Riverdale Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.