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Riverton Intermediate School

399 Homer Nance Road, Huntsville, AL 35811Madison County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
813
Students
Total enrolled
$11,512
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 813 students in grades 04–06 in Huntsville, Alabama.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,512 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
21.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Riverton Intermediate School is a large middle in Huntsville, Alabama, serving grades 04–06 with 813 students. The district invests $11,512 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Riverton Intermediate School

813
Total Students
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
38
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution430 male · 383 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 293 students
Student Composition
59%
24%
Asian1%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black24%
Multiracial6%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010222002178

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,512Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,512
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,065
Student Support$2,187
Administration$1,381
Operations$1,727
Other$1,151
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,512 spent per student, an estimated $5,100 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
33%
State government
55.4%
Local (property tax)
33.2%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,512/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Madison Cross Roads Elementary SchoolLynn Fanning Elementary SchoolHazel Green Elementary SchoolHarvest School
+11 more
↓
Middle
Monrovia Middle SchoolSparkman Middle SchoolMoores Mill Intermediate SchoolMeridianville Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Sparkman High SchoolHazel Green High SchoolBuckhorn High SchoolNew Hope High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMadison County →
Phone: (256)851-4640
NCES ID: 010222002178
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Huntsville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Madison County
High
Sparkman High School
1,738 students · 10–12
37% FRL
High
Hazel Green High School
1,348 students · 09–12
41% FRL
High
Buckhorn High School
1,287 students · 09–12
34% FRL
Elem
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
1,035 students · PK–05
59% FRL
Mid
Monrovia Middle School
1,003 students · 06–08
31% FRL
Mid
Sparkman Middle School
859 students · 06–08
60% FRL
Mid
Moores Mill Intermediate School
840 students · 04–06
46% FRL
Elem
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
772 students · PK–03
39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
399 Homer Nance Road, Huntsville, AL 35811
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.