- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rib Lake Elementary grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551278002463 · Rib Lake, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rib Lake High (149 students)
Rib Lake Elementary grew from 223 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rib Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rib Lake Elementary
239 students
- Rib Lake High
Rib Lake High
149 students
- Rib Lake Middl 93
Rib Lake Middle
93 students
What this shows Rib Lake Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rib Lake Elementary compares
Rib Lake Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Rib Lake School District reports $14,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.