Enrollment
230
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, IL
Blythe Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Blythe Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173399003492
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blythe Park Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 230
- students enrolled
Blythe Park Elem School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe Park Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL.
School address
District: Riverside Sd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 173399003492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blythe Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blythe Park Elem School
Blythe Park Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Riverside, Illinois, enrolling 230 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Riverside's public schools, it stands alongside A F Ames Elem School (482 students): Blythe Park Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Riverside Sd 96 also operates L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students) and A F Ames Elem School (482 students) alongside Blythe Park Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blythe Park Elem School compares
Blythe Park Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 230 Top 77% in Illinois - larger than 23% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173399003492
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Blythe Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Sd 96, which includes Blythe Park Elem School.
$16,099
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blythe Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Hauser Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A F Ames Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blythe Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blythe Park Elem School
How many students attend Blythe Park Elem School?
Blythe Park Elem School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blythe Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blythe Park Elem School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blythe Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Blythe Park Elem School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Riverside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blythe Park Elem School?
Blythe Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blythe Park Elem School rank among schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Blythe Park Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Riverside, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverside on the city page.
Is Blythe Park Elem School a good school?
Blythe Park Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverside Sd 96?
Besides Blythe Park Elem School, Riverside Sd 96 also operates L J Hauser Jr High School (597 students), A F Ames Elem School (482 students), and Central Elem School (371 students). See the Riverside Sd 96 district page for the complete list.