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Riverton Elem School
Elementary School · Riverton Cusd 14 · Riverton, IL
A Riverton Cusd 14 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 N 7th St, Riverton, IL 62561
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverton Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverton Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,519
Median home value
$156,400
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 4.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Wilcox Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Sherman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverton Cusd 14
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverton Elem School is listed in Riverton CUSD 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverton Elem School
Riverton Elem School is a public elementary school in Riverton, IL, part of Riverton Cusd 14, serving approximately 503 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,718 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverton Elem School
What grades does Riverton Elem School serve?
Riverton Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Riverton Elem School?
Riverton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverton Elem School rank in IL?
Riverton Elem School ranks #3,718 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Riverton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverton Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverton Elem School a charter school?
No, Riverton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverton Elem School a Title I school?
No, Riverton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverton Elem School?
44.5% of students at Riverton Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (217) 629-6001
- Area population (ZIP 62561)
- 4,927
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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