Enrollment
91
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Ridge Middle School
River Ridge Middle School is a small middle school in Hanover, Illinois, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, River Ridge Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Illinois schools and 28% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Illinois schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding River Ridge Cusd 210 spends $22,594 per pupil, 33% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
River Ridge Cusd 210 also operates River Ridge Elementary School (224 students) and River Ridge High School (128 students) alongside River Ridge 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 Ridge Middle School compares
River Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Ridge Cusd 210, which includes River Ridge Middle School.
$22,594
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hanover on the city page.
Is River Ridge Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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