- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverton, KS
Riverton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201113000872
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Riverton Middle held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 201113000872 · Riverton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 12.3:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton Elem (313 students)
Riverton Middle held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Riverton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverton Elem
Riverton Elem
313 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
218 students
- This school
Riverton Middle
147 students
What this shows Riverton Middle reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton Middle compares
Riverton Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 2% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Kansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Riverton Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverton reports $14,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton Middle
How many students attend Riverton Middle?
Riverton Middle has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton Middle?
41.8% of students at Riverton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverton Middle is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Riverton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton Middle?
Riverton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverton, KS. 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?
Besides Riverton Middle, Riverton also operates Riverton Elem (313 students) and Riverton High (218 students). See the Riverton district page for the complete list.