- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172529005434
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mchenry · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 619
- students enrolled
Riverwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mchenry, IL.
School address
District: Mchenry Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172529005434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Riverwood Elementary School grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 172529005434 · Mchenry, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mchenry Middle School (695 students)
Riverwood Elementary School grew from 573 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Riverwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mchenry Middle
Mchenry Middle School
695 students
- Parkland Schoo
Parkland School
645 students
- This school
Riverwood Elementary School
619 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elem School
526 students
- Edgebrook Elem
Edgebrook Elem School
494 students
- Chauncey H Duk
Chauncey H Duker School
433 students
What this shows Riverwood Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwood Elementary School compares
Riverwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$20,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Mchenry Ccsd 15 reports $20,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mchenry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower 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
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mchenry
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~619 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwood Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #3 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.
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.