- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudson, WI
River Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550669002735
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Crest Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Crest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Hudson, WI.
School address
District: Hudson School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550669002735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
River Crest Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550669002735 · Hudson, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.8:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudson High (1,697 students)
River Crest Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudson High
Hudson High
1,697 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
1,089 students
- Hudson Prairie 481
Hudson Prairie Elementary
481 students
- Rock Elementar 383
Rock Elementary
383 students
- This school 366
River Crest Elementary
366 students
- Hudson 4k 320
Hudson 4k
320 students
What this shows River Crest Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Crest Elementary compares
River Crest 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$15,003
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, River Crest Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hudson School District reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson 4k | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Crest Elementary
How many students attend River Crest Elementary?
River Crest Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudson, WI. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Crest Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Crest Elementary?
11.5% of students at River Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Crest Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Hudson, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Crest Elementary?
River Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Crest Elementary rank among public schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, River Crest Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Hudson, 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 Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudson School District?
Besides River Crest Elementary, Hudson School District also operates Hudson High (1,697 students), Hudson Middle (1,089 students), and Hudson Prairie Elementary (481 students). See the Hudson School District district page for the complete list.