For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 678 students in Riverton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Riverton School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
678 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.9%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 23-year historical data
% White
82%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,021 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,665 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$11 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,021
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,665
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Riverton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Riverton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7120 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverton School District?
Riverton School District manages 3 public schools serving 678 students.
What is the rank of Riverton School District?
Riverton School District is ranked #240 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (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 School District?
82% of Riverton School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverton School District?
Riverton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Riverton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,665 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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