Enrollment
436
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Black River Falls, WI
Red Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550126002428
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Black River Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI.
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550126002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Creek Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Creek Elementary
Red Creek Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Black River Falls School District also operates Black River Falls High (500 students) and Black River Falls Middle (327 students) alongside Red Creek 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 Red Creek Elementary compares
Red Creek 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 66.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Red Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Falls School District, which includes Red Creek Elementary.
$15,243
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Red Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River Falls Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrest Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Creek Elementary
How many students attend Red Creek Elementary?
Red Creek Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Creek Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Creek Elementary?
59.0% of students at Red Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Creek Elementary is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Black River Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Creek Elementary?
Red Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Red Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Black River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Black 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 Black River Falls on the city page.
Is Red Creek Elementary a good school?
Red Creek Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Black River Falls School District?
Besides Red Creek Elementary, Black River Falls School District also operates Black River Falls High (500 students), Black River Falls Middle (327 students), and Forrest Street Elementary School (289 students). See the Black River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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