Enrollment
1,062
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 551305001724
River Falls High — River Falls, WI
Federal NCES profile for River Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 30
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Falls High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River Falls High reports 1,062 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% below the Wisconsin average and 73% below the national baseline. The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 303 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Falls School District spends $14,049 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.9% from local sources (property taxes), 44.8% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River Falls High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 89% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,049
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,062 Top 96% in Wisconsin — larger than 4% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.8% -64% vs state
NCES ID 551305001724
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 3.5
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.1%
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Falls School District, which includes River Falls High.
$14,049
Per student
-25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls High is 17.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Falls High?
River Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.