- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
River Falls 4 Children grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 551305002924 · River Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 41:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: River Falls High (1,062 students)
River Falls 4 Children grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Falls 4 Children in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Falls Hi
River Falls High
1,062 students
- Meyer Middle
Meyer Middle
725 students
- Rocky Branch E
Rocky Branch Elementary
441 students
- Greenwood Elem 409
Greenwood Elementary
409 students
- Westside Eleme 403
Westside Elementary
403 students
- This school 164
River Falls 4 Children
164 students
What this shows River Falls 4 Children reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Falls 4 Children compares
River Falls 4 Children 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for River Falls School District reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~164 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.