- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, KS
Riverton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Riverton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201113000925
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Riverton Elem held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 201113000925 · Riverton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton High (218 students)
Riverton Elem held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riverton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverton Elem
313 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
218 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle
147 students
What this shows Riverton Elem reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton Elem compares
Riverton Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 15% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Riverton Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverton reports $14,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton Elem
How many students attend Riverton Elem?
Riverton Elem has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton Elem?
49.2% of students at Riverton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Riverton Elem is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Riverton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton Elem?
Riverton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverton Elem rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Riverton?
Besides Riverton Elem, Riverton also operates Riverton High (218 students) and Riverton Middle (147 students). See the Riverton district page for the complete list.