Richton Square School (2025-26 Ranking)

22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471

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Richton Square School serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richton Square School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Richton Square School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Richton Square School
Pre-K	173
Kind	5

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Total Students

178 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Richton Square School
2023	162
2022	148
2021	142
2020	172
2019	172
2018	260
2017	260
2016	231
2015	263
2014	244
2013	243
2012	232
2011	197
2010	147
2009	179
2008	169
2007	135

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Richton Square School
2023	11
2022	13
2020	13
2019	13
2018	13
2017	13
2016	15
2015	15
2014	13
2013	11
2012	11
2011	10
2010	8
2009	10
2008	7

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. May 1, 2026

School Rankings

The of Richton Square School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	15:1	14:1	12:1
2022	11:1	14:1	12:1
2020	13:1	15:1	13:1
2019	13:1	15:1	13:1
2018	20:1	16:1	13:1
2017	20:1	15:1	13:1
2016	15:1	16:1	14:1
2015	18:1	16:1	14:1
2014	19:1	16:1	15:1
2013	22:1	13:1	15:1
2012	21:1	16:1	15:1
2011	20:1	16:1	15:1
2010	18:1	16:1	15:1
2009	18:1	16:1	15:1
2008	24:1	18:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	1%	6%
2022	1%	5%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2018	1%	5%
2017	1%	5%
2016	1%	5%
2011	1%	5%	2%
2010	2%	5%	2%
2009	2%	5%	3%

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Hispanic

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	3%	27%	7%
2022	1%	27%	6%
2021	3%	27%	5%
2020	6%	26%	5%
2019	6%	26%	5%
2018	3%	26%	5%
2017	3%	26%	5%
2016	4%	26%	5%
2015	5%	25%	5%
2014	3%	25%	4%
2013	5%	24%	4%
2012	6%	24%	4%
2011	8%	23%	4%
2010	7%	22%	4%
2009	8%	22%	4%
2008	7%	21%	4%
2007	4%	20%	3%

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Black

85%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	91%	17%	89%
2022	96%	17%	91%
2021	94%	17%	91%
2020	89%	17%	91%
2019	89%	17%	91%
2018	84%	17%	92%
2017	84%	17%	92%
2016	91%	17%	92%
2015	92%	17%	92%
2014	92%	17%	91%
2013	89%	18%	90%
2012	86%	18%	90%
2011	88%	18%	89%
2010	77%	20%	89%
2009	80%	20%	88%
2008	80%	20%	88%
2007	84%	20%	88%

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White

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	1%	45%	1%
2021	1%	47%	1%
2020	2%	48%	2%
2019	2%	48%	2%
2018	4%	49%	3%
2017	4%	49%	3%
2016	2%	49%	3%
2015	3%	49%	3%
2014	5%	50%	4%
2013	5%	50%	4%
2012	6%	51%	4%
2011	3%	51%	4%
2010	14%	53%	5%
2009	10%	53%	5%
2008	11%	54%	6%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	3%	4%	3%
2022	1%	4%	2%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2020	2%	4%	1%
2019	2%	4%	1%
2018	8%	3%
2017	8%	3%
2016	2%	3%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.27

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	0.17	0.70	0.20
2022	0.08	0.68	0.18
2021	0.12	0.68	0.17
2020	0.21	0.68	0.17
2019	0.21	0.68	0.17
2018	0.29	0.67	0.16
2017	0.29	0.67	0.16
2016	0.17	0.67	0.15
2015	0.15	0.67	0.15
2014	0.15	0.66	0.18
2013	0.21	0.66	0.19
2012	0.26	0.65	0.19
2011	0.23	0.66	0.20
2010	0.40	0.64	0.21
2009	0.35	0.64	0.22
2008	0.35	0.64	0.22
2007	0.28	0.63	0.22

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Eligible for

96%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	100%	43%	76%
2022	100%	43%	75%
2021	100%	44%	74%
2020	54%	47%	73%
2019	54%	47%	73%
2018	65%	46%	69%
2017	65%	46%	69%
2016	52%	47%	71%
2015	70%	52%	75%
2014	41%	47%	68%
2013	35%	45%	63%
2012	28%	21%	28%
2011	39%	39%	65%
2010	36%	37%	57%
2009	39%	33%	52%

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Eligible for

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Richton Square School	Illinois	Matteson ESD 162 School District
2023	30%	4%	9%
2022	32%	4%	9%
2021	34%	4%	9%
2020	12%	2%	8%
2019	12%	2%	8%
2018	18%	4%	8%
2017	18%	4%	8%
2016	26%	3%	5%
2015	13%	2%	4%
2014	4%	3%
2013	14%	5%	7%
2012	34%	27%	39%
2011	4%	5%	8%
2010	5%	6%	11%
2009	5%	6%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Matteson ESD 162 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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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?

178 students attend Richton Square School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Richton Square School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Richton Square School?

Richton Square School has a student ration of 15:1, 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.