Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverwood Elementary School serves the southwest part of McHenry, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living about 1.6 miles from the school’s edge, extending up to 2.2 miles at the farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverwood Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riverwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverwood Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1386 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-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 is Riverwood Elementary School's ranking?
Riverwood Elementary School is ranked #1386 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Riverwood Elementary School often compared to?
Riverwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland School, Valley View Elementary School, Landmark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverwood Elementary School?
619 students attend Riverwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Riverwood Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverwood Elementary School?
Riverwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverwood Elementary School offer ?
Riverwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Riverwood Elementary School part of?
Riverwood Elementary School is part of Mchenry CCSD 15 School District.
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