Enrollment
500
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 550126000175
Black River Falls High — Black River Falls, WI
Federal NCES profile for Black River Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 52
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Black River Falls High reports 500 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the Wisconsin average and 13% below the national baseline. The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 250 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Black River Falls School District spends $26,950 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.9% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black River Falls High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,950
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 500 Top 79% in Wisconsin — larger than 21% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.3% +18% vs state
NCES ID 550126000175
Student demographics
White 70.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 250:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Falls School District, which includes Black River Falls High.
$26,950
Per student
+45%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Black River Falls High
How many students attend Black River Falls High?
Black River Falls High has 500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Falls High is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River Falls High?
45.3% of students at Black River Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Black River Falls High is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Falls High?
Black River Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.