Enrollment
301
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Center Primary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Center Primary School
Richland Center Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richland Center, Wisconsin, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 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 275 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richland Center's public schools, it stands alongside Richland Center High (512 students): Richland Center Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Richland School District also operates Richland Center High (512 students) and Richland Center Intermediate School (275 students) alongside Richland Center Primary School.
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 Richland Center Primary School compares
Richland Center Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland School District, which includes Richland Center Primary School.
$15,098
Per student
+1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 49.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland Center Primary School a good school?
Richland Center Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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