- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Richton Square School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 172502005778 · Richton Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia Elem School (516 students)
Richton Square School grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richton Square School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia Elem S
Arcadia Elem School
516 students
- O W Huth Middl
O W Huth Middle School
421 students
- Matteson Elem
Matteson Elem School
420 students
- Illinois Schoo
Illinois School
391 students
- Sauk Elem Scho
Sauk Elem School
281 students
- This school 161
Richton Square School
161 students
What this shows Richton Square School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richton Square School compares
Richton Square School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Matteson Esd 162 reports $19,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~161 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.