Enrollment
161
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richton Park, IL
Richton Square School
Federal NCES profile for Richton Square School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172502005778
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richton Square School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Richton Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 161
- students enrolled
Richton Square School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richton Square School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Richton Park, IL.
School address
District: Matteson Esd 162 · Illinois
NCES ID 172502005778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richton Square School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richton Square School
Richton Square School is a small combined-grade school in Richton Park, Illinois, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students) and O W Huth Middle School (421 students) alongside Richton Square 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 Richton Square School compares
Richton Square 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Richton Square School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Matteson Esd 162, which includes Richton Square School.
$17,561
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Richton Square School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O W Huth Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matteson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illinois School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauk Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richton Square School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richton Square School
How many students attend Richton Square School?
Richton Square School has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richton Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richton Square School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richton Square School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richton Square School?
The largest demographic group at Richton Square School is African American at 91.9% of enrollment, in Richton Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richton Square School?
Richton Square School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Richton Square School rank among public schools in Richton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Richton Square School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Richton Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richton Park on the city page.
Is Richton Square School a good school?
Richton Square School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Matteson Esd 162?
Besides Richton Square School, Matteson Esd 162 also operates Arcadia Elem School (516 students), O W Huth Middle School (421 students), and Matteson Elem School (420 students). See the Matteson Esd 162 district page for the complete list.
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