Enrollment
872
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverton Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverton Intermediate School
Riverton Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Huntsville, Alabama, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Alabama schools and 29% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.7% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 872 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students) and Hazel Green High School (1,454 students) alongside Riverton Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Riverton Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Riverton Intermediate School.
$10,543
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~872 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverton Intermediate School a good school?
Riverton Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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