Enrollment
508
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Prospect, IL
River Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173387003480
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trails Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mount Prospect · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 508
- students enrolled
River Trails Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trails Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Prospect, IL.
School address
District: River Trails Sd 26 · Illinois
NCES ID 173387003480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Trails Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Trails Middle School
River Trails Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Prospect, Illinois, enrolling 508 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mount Prospect's middle schools, it stands alongside Holmes Jr High School (459 students): River Trails Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 10.4:1).
River Trails Sd 26 also operates Indian Grove Elem School (435 students) and Euclid Elem School (344 students) alongside River Trails 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 Trails Middle School compares
River Trails 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$20,139
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 53.3%
Asian 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, River Trails Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Trails Sd 26, which includes River Trails Middle School.
$20,139
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 22.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Grove Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euclid Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trails School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trails Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Prospect
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Trails Middle School
How many students attend River Trails Middle School?
River Trails Middle School has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Prospect, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trails Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Trails Middle School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Mount Prospect, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trails Middle School?
River Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Trails Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trails Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect on the city page.
Is River Trails Middle School a good school?
River Trails Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Trails Sd 26?
Besides River Trails Middle School, River Trails Sd 26 also operates Indian Grove Elem School (435 students), Euclid Elem School (344 students), and Prairie Trails School (175 students). See the River Trails Sd 26 district page for the complete list.
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