Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Riverton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverton Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
503 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Riverton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverton Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3023 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
2%
28%

Black
7%
16%

White
81%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverton Elementary School's ranking?
Riverton Elementary School is ranked #3023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverton Elementary School?
503 students attend Riverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riverton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverton Elementary School?
Riverton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverton Elementary School offer ?
Riverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Riverton Elementary School part of?
Riverton Elementary School is part of Riverton CUSD 14 School District.
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