Riverton Elem School
Riverton, IL · Riverton CUSD 14 · Grades PK - 4
1,499th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Riverton Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Riverton Elem School 1,499th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Riverton Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Riverton Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 503 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 81.5% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 9.7% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 6.6% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Riverton Elem School
Typical home value $208K in zip 62561 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Riverton Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 4.2 mi away1,741st of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 14% - 9Sherman Elem SchoolWilliamsville CUSD 15 · 4.4 mi away290th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 65% - 2Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 4.8 mi away1,719th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 2Ridgely Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 5.6 mi away1,811th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 17% - –Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 5.8 mi away
- 4Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.2 mi away · charter1,372nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 1McClernand Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 6.2 mi away1,934th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 5Rochester Elem 2-3Rochester CUSD 3A · 6.4 mi away1,158th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Riverton Elem School in?
Riverton Elem School is part of the Riverton CUSD 14 district in Riverton, Illinois.
Is Riverton Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Riverton Elem School 1,499th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Riverton Elem School?
White 82%, Two or more races 10%, Black 7%, Hispanic 2% (503 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Riverton Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62561 is $208K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.