Riverton Elem School

www.rivertonschools.org

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Riverton Elementary School, located in Riverton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Riverton Community Unit School District #14, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for students in their early formative years. The school generally emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverton Elementary is integrated into the fabric of the small, close-knit Riverton community. The school typically provides a range of activities and programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on fundamental subjects and student character development, the institution strives to provide a stable and encouraging learning environment that reflects the values and needs of the families it serves in Sangamon County.

506

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverton Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	8
Black	40
Asian	1
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	2

White
415 (82.0 %)
Black
40 (7.9 %)
Two or More
40 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverton CUSD 14
Phone:	(217)629-6001
Website:	http://www.rivertonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 109

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Riverton Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	109
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Riverton Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	47%
Male	268	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)