- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanover, IL
River Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170000105116
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 91
- students enrolled
River Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanover, IL.
School address
District: River Ridge Cusd 210 · Illinois
NCES ID 170000105116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
River Ridge Middle School shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170000105116 · Hanover, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge Elementary School (224 students)
River Ridge Middle School shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
River Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge El
River Ridge Elementary School
224 students
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
128 students
- This school
River Ridge Middle School
91 students
What this shows River Ridge Middle School reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge Middle School compares
River Ridge Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$23,937
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, River Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Ridge Cusd 210 reports $23,937 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~91 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Hanover, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Middle School?
River Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanover, 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 Ridge Cusd 210?
Besides River Ridge Middle School, River Ridge Cusd 210 also operates River Ridge Elementary School (224 students) and River Ridge High School (128 students). See the River Ridge Cusd 210 district page for the complete list.