Riverdale Preschool Center serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverdale Preschool Center's student population of 137 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverdale Preschool Center is 0.40, 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
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Riverdale Preschool Center?
137 students attend Riverdale Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Riverdale Preschool Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Preschool Center?
Riverdale Preschool Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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