Enrollment
725
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · River Falls, WI
Meyer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meyer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551305001723
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meyer Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Meyer Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meyer Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meyer Middle
Meyer Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 90% of state schools at 725 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding River Falls School District spends $11,839 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students) and Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students) alongside Meyer Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meyer Middle compares
Meyer Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Meyer Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Falls School District, which includes Meyer Middle.
$11,839
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.4%
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.
How Meyer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meyer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~725 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meyer Middle
How many students attend Meyer Middle?
Meyer Middle has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyer Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meyer Middle?
15.7% of students at Meyer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meyer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meyer Middle is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meyer Middle?
Meyer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meyer Middle rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Falls on the city page.
Is Meyer Middle a good school?
Meyer Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides Meyer Middle, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students), and Greenwood Elementary (409 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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