Riverton Cusd 14

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Riverton, Illinois - 3 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Riverton Cusd 14 #195 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,945 per pupil, Riverton Cusd 14 ranks #602 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,249
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,945
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverton Cusd 14 operates 3 public schools serving 1,249 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sangamon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,945 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 33.5% local, 52.0% state, and 14.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #195 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 262.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% White, 4.6% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Riverton Elem School, with a diversity index of 30.3/100.

Its largest campus is Riverton Elem School, enrolling 515 students (42% of the district's total enrollment).

Riverton Elem School accounts for 41.2% of all Riverton Cusd 14 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Riverton Cusd 14-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Riverton Cusd 14 student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Riverton Cusd 14 is typically wider than the Riverton Cusd 14-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverton Cusd 14 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Riverton Cusd 14 is typically wider than the Riverton Cusd 14-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
52.0%
State
33.5%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
195 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Riverton Cusd 14.

White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 4.6%
Multiracial 8.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 27.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Riverton Cusd 14's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Riverton Elem School 30.3
  2. 2 Riverton Middle School 28.5
  3. 3 Riverton High School 23.6

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
262.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Riverton Cusd 14

School Enrollment
Riverton Elem School
515
Riverton High School
357
Riverton Middle School
347

How Riverton Cusd 14 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Shelbyville Cusd 4 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Posen-Robbins Esd 143-5 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Darien Sd 61 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Riverton Cusd 14's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riverton Cusd 14?

Riverton Cusd 14 has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,249 students.

How much does Riverton Cusd 14 spend per student?

Riverton Cusd 14 spends $14,945 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #195 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Riverton Cusd 14?

Riverton Cusd 14 students are 84.6% White, 4.6% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riverton Cusd 14?

Riverton Cusd 14 has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #195 out of 759 districts in Illinois.