Enrollment
722
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173384003476
River Grove Elem School — River Grove, IL
Federal NCES profile for River Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 32/100.
School address
District: River Grove Sd 85-5 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Grove Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
River Grove Elem School reports 722 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 361 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Grove Sd 85-5 spends $19,669 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.4% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (32/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Grove Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 722 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 722
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173384003476
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 38.9%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 361:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Grove Sd 85-5, which includes River Grove Elem School.
$19,669
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 11.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about River Grove Elem School
How many students attend River Grove Elem School?
River Grove Elem School has 722 students enrolled. It is a other school in River Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Grove Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at River Grove Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in River Grove, IL.
What is the quality grade for River Grove Elem School?
River Grove Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (32/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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