- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverton, UT
Riverton High
Federal NCES profile for Riverton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042000661
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Utah
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton High has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Riverton High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.6 → 90.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 490042000661 · Riverton, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,295 enr · 27:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Riverton High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.6 → 90.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Riverton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- This school
Riverton High
2,295 students
- Preschool
Preschool
1,773 students
What this shows Riverton High reports 2,295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton High compares
Riverton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 75% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,295 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,295
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Riverton High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 36
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton High
How many students attend Riverton High?
Riverton High has 2,295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,286 (2022-23) → 2,326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High is 27:1, which is 26% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton High?
7.0% of students at Riverton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton High?
The largest demographic group at Riverton High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton High?
Riverton High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 #5 of 11 public schools in Riverton, UT. 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.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Riverton High, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.