Enrollment
239
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rib Lake, WI
Rib Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rib Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551278002463
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rib Lake Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rib Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rib Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rib Lake, WI.
School address
District: Rib Lake School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551278002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rib Lake Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rib Lake Elementary
Rib Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rib Lake, Wisconsin, enrolling 239 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 239 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rib Lake School District also operates Rib Lake High (149 students) and Rib Lake Middle (93 students) alongside Rib Lake 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 Rib Lake Elementary compares
Rib Lake 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,710
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Rib Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rib Lake School District, which includes Rib Lake Elementary.
$12,710
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 51.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Rib Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rib Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rib Lake Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rib Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rib Lake Elementary
How many students attend Rib Lake Elementary?
Rib Lake Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rib Lake, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rib Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rib Lake Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Rib Lake Elementary?
33.2% of students at Rib Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rib Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rib Lake Elementary is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Rib Lake, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rib Lake Elementary?
Rib Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Rib Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Rib Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rib Lake, 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 Rib Lake on the city page.
Is Rib Lake Elementary a good school?
Rib Lake Elementary earns 28/100 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 Rib Lake School District?
Besides Rib Lake Elementary, Rib Lake School District also operates Rib Lake High (149 students) and Rib Lake Middle (93 students). See the Rib Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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