Enrollment
619
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mchenry, IL
Riverwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172529005434
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Mchenry · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 619
- students enrolled
Riverwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mchenry, IL.
School address
District: Mchenry Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172529005434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverwood Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverwood Elementary School
Riverwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mchenry, Illinois, enrolling 619 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Mchenry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley View Elem School (526 students): Riverwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.5:1).
Mchenry Ccsd 15 also operates Mchenry Middle School (695 students) and Parkland School (645 students) alongside Riverwood 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 Riverwood Elementary School compares
Riverwood 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$19,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Riverwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mchenry Ccsd 15, which includes Riverwood Elementary School.
$19,607
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 32.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 Riverwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mchenry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgebrook Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chauncey H Duker School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Mchenry
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Riverwood Elementary School
How many students attend Riverwood Elementary School?
Riverwood Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mchenry, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Riverwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverwood Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Mchenry, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwood Elementary School?
Riverwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Riverwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mchenry?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mchenry, 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 Mchenry on the city page.
Is Riverwood Elementary School a good school?
Riverwood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois 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 Mchenry Ccsd 15?
Besides Riverwood Elementary School, Mchenry Ccsd 15 also operates Mchenry Middle School (695 students), Parkland School (645 students), and Valley View Elem School (526 students). See the Mchenry Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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