- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gurnee, IL
River Trail School
Federal NCES profile for River Trail School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171780005712
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trail School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gurnee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 471
- students enrolled
River Trail School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
River Trail School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171780005712 · Gurnee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Viking School (461 students)
River Trail School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
River Trail School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Trail School
471 students
- Viking School
Viking School
461 students
- Prairie Trail
Prairie Trail School
454 students
- Spaulding Elem
Spaulding Elementary School
450 students
What this shows River Trail School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Trail School compares
River Trail School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 18.9%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, River Trail School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gurnee Sd 56 reports $19,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Trail School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spaulding Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trail School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Gurnee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Trail School
How many students attend River Trail School?
River Trail School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gurnee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trail School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trail School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Trail School?
The largest demographic group at River Trail School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gurnee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trail School?
River Trail School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Trail School rank among public schools in Gurnee?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Gurnee Sd 56?
Besides River Trail School, Gurnee Sd 56 also operates Viking School (461 students), Prairie Trail School (454 students), and Spaulding Elementary School (450 students). See the Gurnee Sd 56 district page for the complete list.