- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Red Creek Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550126002428 · Black River Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 11.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Falls High (500 students)
Red Creek Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Red Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls High
500 students
- This school
Red Creek Elementary
436 students
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls Middle
327 students
- Forrest Street
Forrest Street Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Red Creek Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Creek Elementary compares
Red Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Black River Falls School District reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.