- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
River Trails Middle School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173387003480 · Mount Prospect, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Grove Elem School (435 students)
River Trails Middle School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
River Trails Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Trails Middle School
508 students
- Indian Grove E
Indian Grove Elem School
435 students
- Euclid Elem Sc
Euclid Elem School
344 students
- Prairie Trails 175
Prairie Trails School
175 students
What this shows River Trails Middle School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Trails Middle School compares
River Trails Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$21,707
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for River Trails Sd 26 reports $21,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.