- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · River Falls, WI
River Falls High
Federal NCES profile for River Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551305001724
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Falls High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Falls High has class sizes larger than 84% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
River Falls High held near 1,082 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 551305001724 · River Falls, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,062 enr · 16.6:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Meyer Middle (725 students)
River Falls High held near 1,082 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- River Falls Pu 189
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
189 students
What this shows River Falls High reports 1,062 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Falls High compares
River Falls High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, River Falls High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in River Falls
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about River Falls High
How many students attend River Falls High?
River Falls High has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a high school in River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,112 (2022-23) → 1,082 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls High is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Falls High?
13.8% of students at River Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Falls High?
The largest demographic group at River Falls High is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Falls High?
River Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Falls High rank among public schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls High ranks #8 of 9 public 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 public schools in River Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides River Falls High, River Falls School District also operates Meyer Middle (725 students), Rocky Branch Elementary (441 students), and Greenwood Elementary (409 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.