- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland Center, WI
Richland Center Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Center Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551296001708
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Center Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Center Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center Intermediate School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Richland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551296001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Richland Center Intermediate School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551296001708 · Richland Center, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 9.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Center High (512 students)
Richland Center Intermediate School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Richland Center Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland Cente
Richland Center High
512 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Primary School
301 students
- This school
Richland Center Intermediate School
275 students
- Richland Onlin 12
Richland Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Richland Center Intermediate School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Center Intermediate School compares
Richland Center Intermediate School 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$16,365
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Richland Center Intermediate School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Center Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Center Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Online Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Center Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Center Intermediate School
How many students attend Richland Center Intermediate School?
Richland Center Intermediate School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Intermediate School is 9.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Richland Center Intermediate School?
57.4% of students at Richland Center Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Center Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Center Intermediate School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Center Intermediate School?
Richland Center Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Richland Center Intermediate School rank among public schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center Intermediate School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Richland Center, 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 Richland Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Richland Center Intermediate School, Richland School District also operates Richland Center High (512 students), Richland Center Primary School (301 students), and Richland Online Academy (12 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.