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Riverton CUSD 14 School District

Po Box 1010
Riverton, IL 62561-1010
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Riverton CUSD 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Riverton CUSD 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverton CUSD 14 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#706 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
20%
30%
40-44%
50%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,135 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,676
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,135
$21,662

Best Riverton CUSD 14 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District is ranked #712 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
86% of Riverton CUSD 14 School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverton CUSD 14 School District?
Riverton CUSD 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Riverton CUSD 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,135 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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