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Top 25% School in Florida
Ranked 1085 of 2461 in Florida
Top schools in Orlando577 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
577 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
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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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
Riverdale Elementary reaffirmed its Royal Family identity heading into the second half of the 2025-26 school year, with Principal Nicole Sims building on the campus's Five Star School and Golden School Award recognitions. The school's 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM school day is one of the longer schedules in OCPS, giving teachers additional instructional time. Riverdale also joined the OCPS Let's Read challenge running from January through April 2026. The campus has a nationally accredited designation, consistent with Orange County Public Schools' district-wide accreditation status — a marker the school highlights in its community communications.
Q1. Who is the current principal at Riverdale Elementary?
Ans. Nicole Elaine Sims is the principal at Riverdale Elementary. In her welcome for the current school year, she described the campus as a place where "everyone is part of our Royal Family" — a school identity that runs through how Riverdale communicates with and involves its community.
Q2. What recognitions has Riverdale Elementary received?
Ans. Riverdale Elementary holds the Five Star School designation from the Florida Department of Education for community involvement, and the Golden School Award for outstanding volunteer programming.
Q3. Does Riverdale Elementary offer GATE and ESE services?
Ans. Riverdale Elementary provides both Gifted and Talented services and support for students on ASD programs and ESE Facilitation plans. With 38 full-time teachers and a dedicated school counselor, the campus has a solid support structure across different student needs.
Q4. What are Riverdale Elementary's school hours?
Ans. Riverdale Elementary runs 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. That's one of the longer school days in this group, which can be a factor for families weighing after-school care needs. Call the front office at (407) 737-1400 to confirm current hours and any early release schedules.
Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Riverdale Elementary students?
Ans. Riverdale Elementary is on Orlando's east side near the University of Central Florida corridor. Students typically feed into middle and high schools in the OCPS east-side cluster. Confirm your specific assignment through ocps.net or by calling the school directly.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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