Enrollment
268
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Channahon, IL
Three Rivers School
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170954001556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Channahon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 268
- students enrolled
Three Rivers School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Channahon, IL.
School address
District: Channahon Sd 17 · Illinois
NCES ID 170954001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Rivers School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Rivers School
Three Rivers School is a mid-sized elementary school in Channahon, Illinois, enrolling 268 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Channahon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Path (244 students): Three Rivers School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.1:1).
Channahon Sd 17 also operates N B Galloway Elem School (364 students) and Channahon Junior High School (269 students) alongside Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers School compares
Three Rivers 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Three Rivers School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Channahon Sd 17, which includes Three Rivers School.
$15,977
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 16.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 Three Rivers School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| N B Galloway Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Channahon Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Path | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Channahon
1 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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers School
How many students attend Three Rivers School?
Three Rivers School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Channahon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers School?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Channahon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers School?
Three Rivers School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Three Rivers School rank among public schools in Channahon?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Channahon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Channahon on the city page.
Is Three Rivers School a good school?
Three Rivers School earns 50/100 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 Channahon Sd 17?
Besides Three Rivers School, Channahon Sd 17 also operates N B Galloway Elem School (364 students), Channahon Junior High School (269 students), and Pioneer Path (244 students). See the Channahon Sd 17 district page for the complete list.
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