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Riverdale Elementary

13222 Lewis St., Garden Grove, CA, 92843

About Riverdale Elementary

Located at 13222 Riverdale Drive in Garden Grove, California, Riverdale Elementary serves 410 students in grades K-6. With a 24:1 student–teacher ratio, the climate is supportive and instruction-focused. Math proficiency is 62%, and reading proficiency is 68%. The student body is 49% female and 51% male. The school focuses on building strong literacy foundations within a safe environment. Buildings are accessible and meet all current safety and maintenance standards. Staff members work together to create a cohesive learning experience for students. The campus provides a welcoming atmosphere for all community visitors. Home prices near the campus are $740,000 to $1,010,000. Families appreciate clear and helpful newsletters sent by the administration. This location is one of the best elementary schools in California. Parents feel that the school provides a safe and inclusive space for children. The staff is frequently praised for being patient and highly professional.

Riverdale Elementary Contact Information

Address

13222 Lewis St., Garden Grove, CA, 92843

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Phone

(714) 663-6563

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 38% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
524
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3122 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Riverdale Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.53%
Asian 16.6%
Hispanic 79.39%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 1.91%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
1.53%
Asian
16.6%
Hispanic
79.39%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
1.91%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 524
50.76%
266 Female
49.24%
258 Male

Student Population

524 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riverdale Elementary maintains its standing as a high-performing campus within the Garden Grove Unified School District, which was named a 2025 California Honor Roll District. The school also placed in the top 40% of schools in the state for the 2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of state recognition did Riverdale Elementary get in 2025?

Ans. Riverdale Elementary was named a California Distinguished School in 2025 for its excellent teaching and welcoming learning environment.

Q2. What is the main point of the "Literacy Night" at Riverdale Elementary in 2026?

Ans: The 2026 Riverdale Elementary Literacy Night has family workshops on how to read better and a book swap that everyone loves.

Q3. Is there a student council at Riverdale Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Yes, Riverdale Elementary has a Student Council for the year 2026 that plans days of school spirit and community service projects.

Q4. How does Riverdale Elementary talk to Spanish-speaking families in 2026?

Ans. Riverdale Elementary sends out all of its official messages in both English and Spanish, and its office staff can speak both languages.

Q5. What health services are available at Riverdale Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Riverdale Elementary offers vision and hearing screenings for students in 2026, as well as a part-time school nurse.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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