Enrollment
164
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Falls, WI
River Falls 4 Children
Federal NCES profile for River Falls 4 Children, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551305002924
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Falls 4 Children earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Falls 4 Children has class sizes larger than 99% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls 4 Children ranks #5 of 5 schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305002924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+185% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Falls 4 Children compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Falls 4 Children
River Falls 4 Children is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 164 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 99% of Wisconsin schools and 185% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 164 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding River Falls School District spends $11,839 per pupil, 21% below the Wisconsin average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among River Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students): River Falls 4 Children is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 14.2:1).
River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students) and Meyer Middle (725 students) alongside River Falls 4 Children.
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 River Falls 4 Children compares
River Falls 4 Children on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 185% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
41:1
students per teacher
- 185% above state mean
Top 99% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 82.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, River Falls 4 Children is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Falls School District, which includes River Falls 4 Children.
$11,839
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 River Falls 4 Children Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Falls 4 Children's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in River Falls
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rocky Branch Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Standard public school
189 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
River Falls Eschool
Standard public school
9 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River Falls 4 Children
How many students attend River Falls 4 Children?
River Falls 4 Children has 164 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls 4 Children?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls 4 Children is 41:1, which is 185% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Falls 4 Children?
17.5% of students at River Falls 4 Children are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Falls 4 Children?
The largest demographic group at River Falls 4 Children is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Falls 4 Children?
River Falls 4 Children has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River Falls 4 Children rank among schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls 4 Children ranks #5 of 5 schools in River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in River Falls on the city page.
Is River Falls 4 Children a good school?
River Falls 4 Children earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 River Falls School District?
Besides River Falls 4 Children, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Meyer Middle (725 students), and Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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