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River Trail School

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Gurnee, Illinois · Gurnee SD 56
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students471
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch52%
Title INo
River Trail School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
471
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
52%-1.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

River Trail School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Gurnee, Illinois. The school enrolls 471 students. It is part of the Gurnee SD 56 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictGurnee SD 56
County17097
CityGurnee
ZIP60031
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171780005712

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment471
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino53.5%
Black / African American5.5%
Asian14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
53.5%
Black
5.5%
Asian
14.3%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %52%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)