- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulton, IL
River Bend Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Bend Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173395003489
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bend Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 228
- students enrolled
River Bend Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL.
School address
District: River Bend Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173395003489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
River Bend Middle School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 173395003489 · Fulton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 19:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Elem School (421 students)
River Bend Middle School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
River Bend Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Elem Sc
Fulton Elem School
421 students
- Fulton High Sc
Fulton High School
284 students
- This school
River Bend Middle School
228 students
- Early Step Pre 65
Early Step Pre-School
65 students
What this shows River Bend Middle School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bend Middle School compares
River Bend Middle 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, River Bend Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Bend Cusd 2 reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bend Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Step Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bend Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bend Middle School
How many students attend River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bend Middle School is 19:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bend Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Bend Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Fulton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bend Middle School?
River Bend Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Bend Middle School rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bend Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fulton, 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 River Bend Cusd 2?
Besides River Bend Middle School, River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton Elem School (421 students), Fulton High School (284 students), and Early Step Pre-School (65 students). See the River Bend Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.