Key Indicators

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

State avg: 425
206
Total Enrollment
9.6:1
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 206 students. It is part of the Dedham district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
206 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 Enrollment206
White62.6%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American11.7%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
62.6%
Hispanic
17.0%
Black
11.7%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
6.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)