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Riverdale Elementary School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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About Riverdale Elementary School

Located in Thornton, Colorado, Riverdale Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 372 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. There are about 16.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (23 teachers in all). It is one of 51 schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. Families comparing options will find 72 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	10724 Elm Drive, Thornton, CO 80233
Phone	(720) 972-5580
School district	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	372
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23
Students per teacher	16.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080690001461). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Riverdale Elementary School serve?

Riverdale Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?

Riverdale Elementary School reported 372 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 372 students and 23 teachers in federal data.

Is Riverdale Elementary School a public or charter school?

Riverdale Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Riverdale Elementary School in?

Riverdale Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/adams-12-five-star-schools/

Where is Riverdale Elementary School located?

Riverdale Elementary School is at 10724 Elm Drive, Thornton, CO 80233. The phone number is (720) 972-5580.

How many other schools are near Riverdale Elementary School?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Riverdale Elementary School in our directory.