Enrollment
357
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173410003498
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverton High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverton High School
Riverton High School is a mid-sized high school in Riverton, Illinois, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Riverton Cusd 14 spends $13,511 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 357 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 147 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Riverton Cusd 14 also operates Riverton Elem School (515 students) and Riverton Middle School (347 students) alongside Riverton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverton High School compares
Riverton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverton Cusd 14, which includes Riverton High School.
$13,511
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 52.0%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Riverton on the city page.
Is Riverton High School a good school?
Riverton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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