Enrollment
199
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Beloit, IL
Riverview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173660003766
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in South Beloit · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 199
- students enrolled
Riverview Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Beloit, IL.
School address
District: County of Winnebago Sd 320 · Illinois
NCES ID 173660003766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Beloit, Illinois, enrolling 199 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among South Beloit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Willowbrook Middle School (348 students): Riverview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
County of Winnebago Sd 320 also operates South Beloit Sr High School (254 students) and Clark Elementary School (185 students) alongside Riverview Elementary 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 Riverview Elementary School compares
Riverview Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$15,120
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Riverview Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for County of Winnebago Sd 320, which includes Riverview Elementary School.
$15,120
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 44.7%
Federal 16.2%
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 Riverview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beloit Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Beloit Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in South Beloit
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary School
How many students attend Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Beloit, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in South Beloit, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary School?
Riverview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Beloit?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in South Beloit, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Beloit on the city page.
Is Riverview Elementary School a good school?
Riverview Elementary School earns 34/100 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 County of Winnebago Sd 320?
Besides Riverview Elementary School, County of Winnebago Sd 320 also operates South Beloit Sr High School (254 students), Clark Elementary School (185 students), and Blackhawk Elementary School (139 students). See the County of Winnebago Sd 320 district page for the complete list.
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