- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Naperville, IL
River Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172771005286
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Woods Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #16 of 27
- elementary schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 481
- students enrolled
River Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Woods Elementary School ranks #16 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Naperville Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 172771005286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
River Woods Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 172771005286 · Naperville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Naperville Central High School (2,589 students)
River Woods Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
River Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Naperville Cen
Naperville Central High School
2,589 students
- Naperville Nor
Naperville North High School
2,467 students
- Kennedy Junior 937
Kennedy Junior High School
937 students
- Jefferson Jr H 832
Jefferson Jr High School
832 students
- Lincoln Jr Hig 774
Lincoln Jr High School
774 students
- This school 481
River Woods Elementary School
481 students
What this shows River Woods Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Woods Elementary School compares
River Woods Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$22,199
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, River Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Naperville Cusd 203 reports $22,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naperville North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,467
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Naperville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Elem School
Standard public school
726 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
May Watts Elementary School
Standard public school
668 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Steeple Run Elem School
Standard public school
622 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Beebe Elem School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Street Elem School
Standard public school
600 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Woods Elementary School
How many students attend River Woods Elementary School?
River Woods Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Naperville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Woods Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Woods Elementary School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Woods Elementary School?
River Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Woods Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, River Woods Elementary School ranks #16 of 27 elementary schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Naperville Cusd 203?
Besides River Woods Elementary School, Naperville Cusd 203 also operates Naperville Central High School (2,589 students), Naperville North High School (2,467 students), and Kennedy Junior High School (937 students). See the Naperville Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.