Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, River Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
River Grove Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Grove Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
53%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
40%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Grove Elementary School's ranking?
River Grove Elementary School is ranked #1462 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend River Grove Elementary School?
716 students attend River Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of River Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Grove Elementary School?
River Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Grove Elementary School offer ?
River Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is River Grove Elementary School part of?
River Grove Elementary School is part of River Grove SD 85-5 School District.
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