Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 426
193
Total Enrollment
9.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Riverdale is a public elementary serving grades 1–5 in Dedham, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the Dedham district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
193 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictDedham
County25021
CityDedham
ZIP02026
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250405000554

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment193
White71.8%
Hispanic / Latino13.2%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian3.5%
Two or More Races6.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
71.8%
Hispanic
13.2%
Black
4.6%
Asian
3.5%
Two+
6.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)