Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverton School District ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverton School's attendance zone covers the entire Riverton, NJ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 0.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 1 mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverton School District's student population of 252 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Riverton School District ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverton School District is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverton School District's ranking?
Riverton School District is ranked #700 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Riverton School District often compared to?
Riverton School Districtis often viewed alongside schools like New Albany Elementary School, Charles Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Riverton School District?
252 students attend Riverton School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Riverton School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverton School District?
Riverton School District has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverton School District offer ?
Riverton School District offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverton School District part of?
Riverton School District is part of Riverton School District.
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