- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hobart, IN
River Forest High School
Federal NCES profile for River Forest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180462000781
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Forest High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
River Forest High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Forest High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: River Forest Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180462000781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
River Forest High School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 180462000781 · Hobart, IN High · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 18.8:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry S Evans Elementary School (400 students)
River Forest High School grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
River Forest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Forest High School
565 students
- Henry S Evans
Henry S Evans Elementary School
400 students
- John I Meister
John I Meister Elementary School
373 students
- River Forest M
River Forest Middle School
369 students
What this shows River Forest High School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Forest High School compares
River Forest High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 26.9%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, River Forest High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for River Forest Community Sch Corp reports $10,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Forest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry S Evans Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John I Meister Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Forest Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Forest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Hobart
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Forest High School
How many students attend River Forest High School?
River Forest High School has 565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Forest High School?
77.6% of students at River Forest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Forest High School?
The largest demographic group at River Forest High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Forest High School?
River Forest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Forest High School rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, River Forest High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Besides River Forest High School, River Forest Community Sch Corp also operates Henry S Evans Elementary School (400 students), John I Meister Elementary School (373 students), and River Forest Middle School (369 students). See the River Forest Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.