Richton Square School serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Attendance Zone: Richton Square School serves the southern part of Richton Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richton Square School's student population of 161 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Richton Square School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richton Square School often compared to?
Richton Square Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matteson Elementary School, Arcadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Richton Square School?
161 students attend Richton Square School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Richton Square School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richton Square School?
Richton Square School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richton Square School offer ?
Richton Square School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Richton Square School part of?
Richton Square School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.
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