River Woods Elementary School

2607 River Woods Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

River Woods Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

River Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Woods Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#91 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of River Woods Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
59%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of River Woods Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
6%
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Hispanic
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Woods Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of River Woods Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Woods Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Woods Elementary School's ranking?
River Woods Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are River Woods Elementary School often compared to?
River Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Elementary School, Meadow Glens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend River Woods Elementary School?
475 students attend River Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of River Woods Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Woods Elementary School?
River Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Woods Elementary School offer ?
River Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Woods Elementary School part of?
River Woods Elementary School is part of Naperville CUSD 203 School District.
In what neighborhood is River Woods Elementary School located?
River Woods Elementary School is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 35 other public schools located in Naperville Park District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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