Enrollment
228
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Bend Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Bend Middle School
River Bend Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fulton, Illinois, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 36% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 228 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 White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding River Bend Cusd 2 spends $12,709 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton Elem School (421 students) and Fulton High School (284 students) alongside River Bend Middle 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 River Bend Middle School compares
River Bend Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Cusd 2, which includes River Bend Middle School.
$12,709
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~228 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is River Bend Middle School a good school?
River Bend Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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