River Woods Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
River Woods Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Woods Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
River Woods Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of River Woods Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%

Hispanic
19%
27%

Black
1%
17%

White
60%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Woods Elementary School's ranking?
River Woods Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend River Woods Elementary School?
499 students attend River Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of River Woods Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does River Woods Elementary School offer ?
River Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Woods Elementary School part of?
River Woods Elementary School is part of Naperville Community Unit School District 203.
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