- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntsville, AL
Riverton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010222002178
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #16 of 47
- public schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Intermediate School ranks #16 of 47 public schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Riverton Intermediate School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010222002178 · Huntsville, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 22.9:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Riverton Intermediate School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Riverton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school
Riverton Intermediate School
872 students
What this shows Riverton Intermediate School reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton Intermediate School compares
Riverton Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Riverton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton Intermediate School
How many students attend Riverton Intermediate School?
Riverton Intermediate School has 872 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Intermediate School is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton Intermediate School?
31.7% of students at Riverton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton Intermediate School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton Intermediate School?
Riverton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Intermediate School ranks #16 of 47 public schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Riverton Intermediate School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.