- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, IL
Riverton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173410003497
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 515
- students enrolled
Riverton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverton, IL.
School address
District: Riverton Cusd 14 · Illinois
NCES ID 173410003497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Riverton Elem School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 173410003497 · Riverton, IL Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton High School (357 students)
Riverton Elem School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Riverton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverton Elem School
515 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High School
357 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle School
347 students
What this shows Riverton Elem School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton Elem School compares
Riverton Elem 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$14,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Riverton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Riverton Cusd 14 reports $14,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton Elem School
How many students attend Riverton Elem School?
Riverton Elem School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Riverton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton Elem School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Riverton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton Elem School?
Riverton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Riverton Elem School rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverton, IL. 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 Cusd 14?
Besides Riverton Elem School, Riverton Cusd 14 also operates Riverton High School (357 students) and Riverton Middle School (347 students). See the Riverton Cusd 14 district page for the complete list.