Enrollment
91
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 170000105116
River Ridge Middle School — Hanover, IL
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 67
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: River Ridge Cusd 210 · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River Ridge Middle School reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Ridge Cusd 210 spends $24,486 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.8% from local sources (property taxes), 26.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Ridge Middle 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 | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$24,486
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 4% in Illinois — larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170000105116
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Ridge Cusd 210, which includes River Ridge Middle School.
$24,486
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Middle School
How many students attend River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanover, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% 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 Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Middle School is White at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hanover, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.