Riverton School District
School District · Riverton, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
696
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
696
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Riverton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Riverton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Riverton Elem
Riverton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverton High
Riverton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverton Middle
Riverton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#201 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,972
$282 vs Kansas median
District size
696 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Riverton ranks #201 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Riverton's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverton Elem (6.6/10), Riverton High (6.2/10), and Riverton Middle (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Riverton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverton Elem | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverton High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Riverton Middle | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Riverton
Riverton is a Riverton, Kansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 696 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $14,972 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Riverton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverton Elem, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Riverton students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riverton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverton with test data.
Schools in Riverton
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Riverton
- Total Enrollment
- 696
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- District spending per student
- $14,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riverton?
Riverton has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Riverton?
The average composite rating for Riverton is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Riverton?
Riverton's district-level spending was $14,972 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riverton is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riverton?
Riverton Elem is the highest-rated school in Riverton with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Riverton?
Across schools in Riverton with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Riverton compare to other districts in Kansas?
Riverton has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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