- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wausau, WI
Rib Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rib Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551590002059
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rib Mountain Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rib Mountain Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rib Mountain Elementary held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551590002059 · Wausau, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 12.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Rib Mountain Elementary held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rib Mountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 194
Rib Mountain Elementary
194 students
What this shows Rib Mountain Elementary reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rib Mountain Elementary compares
Rib Mountain 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,133
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Asian 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Rib Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rib Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rib Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wausau
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stettin Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
South Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
235 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
231 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Maine Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
204 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
189 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rib Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Rib Mountain Elementary?
Rib Mountain Elementary has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rib Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rib Mountain Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Mountain Elementary?
19.9% of students at Rib Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rib Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rib Mountain Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rib Mountain Elementary?
Rib Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Rib Mountain Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Wausau, 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 Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Rib Mountain Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.