- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverton, KS
Riverton High
Federal NCES profile for Riverton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201113000926
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Riverton High held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 201113000926 · Riverton, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 13.6:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton Elem (313 students)
Riverton High held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riverton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton Elem
Riverton Elem
313 students
- This school
Riverton High
218 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle
147 students
What this shows Riverton High reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton High compares
Riverton High 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 | 46.2% | ▲ 8% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Riverton High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton High'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 high 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton High
How many students attend Riverton High?
Riverton High has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High 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 High?
46.2% of students at Riverton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton High?
The largest demographic group at Riverton High is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Riverton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton High?
Riverton High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High ranks #2 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 High, Riverton also operates Riverton Elem (313 students) and Riverton Middle (147 students). See the Riverton district page for the complete list.