Enrollment
189
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Falls, WI
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for River Falls Public Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551305002562Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Falls Public Montessori Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Falls Public Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls Public Montessori Academy ranks #4 of 5 schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305002562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Falls Public Montessori Academy compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Falls Public Montessori Academy
River Falls Public Montessori Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in River Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 189 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Wisconsin schools and 31% 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 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Public Montessori Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students) and Meyer Middle (725 students) alongside River Falls Public Montessori Academy.
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 Public Montessori Academy compares
River Falls Public Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,839
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 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.
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 87.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, River Falls Public Montessori Academy 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 Public Montessori Academy.
$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 Public Montessori Academy 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 Public Montessori Academy'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 4 Children
Standard public school
164 students 41:1 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 (~189 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Falls Public Montessori Academy
How many students attend River Falls Public Montessori Academy?
River Falls Public Montessori Academy has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Falls Public Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Falls Public Montessori Academy is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Falls Public Montessori Academy?
18.9% of students at River Falls Public Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Falls Public Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at River Falls Public Montessori Academy is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Falls Public Montessori Academy?
River Falls Public Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Falls Public Montessori Academy rank among schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, River Falls Public Montessori Academy ranks #4 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 Public Montessori Academy a good school?
River Falls Public Montessori Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Public Montessori Academy, 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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