Enrollment
403
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550909001082
River Heights Elementary — Menomonie, WI
Federal NCES profile for River Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
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 →
The verdict
River Heights Elementary earns an F Resource Investment Index (37/100), with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- F
- Resource Index · 37/100
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 403
- students enrolled
School address
District: Menomonie Area 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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Heights Elementary 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 Heights Elementary reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Wisconsin average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Menomonie Area School District spends $13,895 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.1% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Heights Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 74% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
403 larger than 48% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,895
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 67% in Wisconsin — larger than 33% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.9% +43% vs state
NCES ID 550909001082
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Asian 20.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonie Area School District, which includes River Heights Elementary.
$13,895
Per student
-25%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 51.5%
Federal 11.4%
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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Frequently asked questions about River Heights Elementary
How many students attend River Heights Elementary?
River Heights Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a other school in Menomonie, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Heights Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Heights Elementary?
54.9% of students at River Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Heights Elementary is White at 65.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Menomonie, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Heights Elementary?
River Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.