- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stoughton, WI
River Bluff Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Bluff Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551455001887
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Bluff Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Stoughton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Bluff Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Bluff Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Stoughton, WI.
School address
District: Stoughton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551455001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
River Bluff Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 551455001887 · Stoughton, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stoughton High (834 students)
River Bluff Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Bluff Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stoughton High
Stoughton High
834 students
- This school
River Bluff Middle
569 students
- Fox Prairie El
Fox Prairie Elementary
443 students
- Sandhill Eleme
Sandhill Elementary
411 students
- Kegonsa Elemen 304
Kegonsa Elementary
304 students
- Sasd 4k 174
Sasd 4k
174 students
What this shows River Bluff Middle reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Bluff Middle compares
River Bluff Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,363
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, River Bluff Middle is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stoughton Area School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Bluff Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandhill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kegonsa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sasd 4k | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Bluff Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Bluff Middle
How many students attend River Bluff Middle?
River Bluff Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stoughton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Bluff Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Bluff Middle is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 River Bluff Middle?
26.8% of students at River Bluff Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Bluff Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Bluff Middle is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Stoughton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Bluff Middle?
River Bluff Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 River Bluff Middle rank among public schools in Stoughton?
By Resource Investment Index, River Bluff Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton on the city page.
What other schools are in Stoughton Area School District?
Besides River Bluff Middle, Stoughton Area School District also operates Stoughton High (834 students), Fox Prairie Elementary (443 students), and Sandhill Elementary (411 students). See the Stoughton Area School District district page for the complete list.