Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Trail School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Trail School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gurnee, IL, encompassing approximately 14 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 5.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Trail School's student population of 471 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
River Trail School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Trail School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2350 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
14%
16%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Trail School's ranking?
River Trail School is ranked #2350 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are River Trail School often compared to?
River Trail Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spaulding Elementary School, Viking School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend River Trail School?
471 students attend River Trail School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of River Trail School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Trail School?
River Trail School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Trail School offer ?
River Trail School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Trail School part of?
River Trail School is part of Gurnee SD 56 School District.
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