- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland Center, WI
Richland Center Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Center Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551296002345
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Center Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Richland Center · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Center Primary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center Primary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Richland Center, WI.
School address
District: Richland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551296002345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Richland Center Primary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551296002345 · Richland Center, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 11.1:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Center High (512 students)
Richland Center Primary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Richland Center Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland Cente
Richland Center High
512 students
- This school
Richland Center Primary School
301 students
- Richland Cente
Richland Center Intermediate School
275 students
- Richland Onlin 12
Richland Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Richland Center Primary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Center Primary School compares
Richland Center Primary School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 42% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Richland Center Primary School is more 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Online Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Center Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Richland Center
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Center Primary School
How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?
Richland Center Primary School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland Center, WI. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Primary School?
54.5% of students at Richland Center Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Center Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Center Primary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Richland Center, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Center Primary School?
Richland Center Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland Center Primary School rank among schools in Richland Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Center Primary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Richland Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Richland Center Primary School, Richland School District also operates Richland Center High (512 students), Richland Center Intermediate School (275 students), and Richland Online Academy (12 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.