Riverton School District

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Riverton, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Riverton School District #393 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,113 per pupil, Riverton School District ranks #534 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

275
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,113
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riverton School District operates 1 public schools serving 275 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Burlington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,113 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 68.8% local, 25.0% state, and 6.3% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #393 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 252:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.4% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Riverton School District, enrolling 252 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Riverton School District accounts for 91.6% of all Riverton School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Riverton School District a distant remainder — means Riverton School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Riverton School District student-counselor ratio is 252:1 — 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 School District is typically wider than the Riverton School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Riverton School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.5% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
25.0%
State
68.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
393 / 587
State Rank
50
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 1 schools in Riverton School District.

White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

252:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Riverton School District

School Enrollment
Riverton School District
252

How Riverton School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hope Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Roseville Community Charter School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Neptune City School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Soaring Heights Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Brooklawn Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Riverton School District'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 School District?

Riverton School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 275 students.

How much does Riverton School District spend per student?

Riverton School District spends $21,113 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #393 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Riverton School District?

Riverton School District students are 79.4% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riverton School District?

Riverton School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #393 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.