Enrollment
570
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Richmond, WI
New Richmond Hillside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Richmond Hillside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551062002789
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Richmond Hillside Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in New Richmond · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Richmond Hillside Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond Hillside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in New Richmond, WI.
School address
District: New Richmond School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551062002789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Richmond Hillside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Richmond Hillside Elementary
New Richmond Hillside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in New Richmond, Wisconsin, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Richmond Starr Elementary (555 students): New Richmond Hillside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.5:1).
New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond High (1,047 students) and New Richmond Middle (729 students) alongside New Richmond Hillside Elementary.
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 New Richmond Hillside Elementary compares
New Richmond Hillside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,484
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 86.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, New Richmond Hillside Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Richmond School District, which includes New Richmond Hillside Elementary.
$12,484
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 New Richmond Hillside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Starr Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Paperjack Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nr4kids | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Richmond Hillside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 38.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in New Richmond
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~570 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Richmond Hillside Elementary
How many students attend New Richmond Hillside Elementary?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Richmond, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Hillside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Richmond Hillside Elementary is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Richmond Hillside Elementary?
28.6% of students at New Richmond Hillside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Richmond Hillside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Richmond Hillside Elementary is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in New Richmond, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Richmond Hillside Elementary?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Richmond Hillside Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, New Richmond Hillside Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in New Richmond, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Richmond on the city page.
Is New Richmond Hillside Elementary a good school?
New Richmond Hillside Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wisconsin schools. 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 New Richmond School District?
Besides New Richmond Hillside Elementary, New Richmond School District also operates New Richmond High (1,047 students), New Richmond Middle (729 students), and New Richmond Starr Elementary (555 students). See the New Richmond School District district page for the complete list.
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