- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverton, IL
Riverton High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173410003498
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 357
- students enrolled
Riverton High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Riverton, IL.
School address
District: Riverton Cusd 14 · Illinois
NCES ID 173410003498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Riverton High School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 173410003498 · Riverton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton Elem School (515 students)
Riverton High School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Riverton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton Elem
Riverton Elem School
515 students
- This school
Riverton High School
357 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle School
347 students
What this shows Riverton High School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton High School compares
Riverton High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 147 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Riverton High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton High 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 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton High School
How many students attend Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Riverton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High School ranks #2 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 High School, Riverton Cusd 14 also operates Riverton Elem School (515 students) and Riverton Middle School (347 students). See the Riverton Cusd 14 district page for the complete list.