- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonie, WI
River Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550909001082
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Heights Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Menomonie · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI.
School address
District: Menomonie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550909001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
River Heights Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550909001082 · Menomonie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 11.5:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonie High (966 students)
River Heights Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menomonie High
Menomonie High
966 students
- Menomonie Midd
Menomonie Middle
730 students
- This school
River Heights Elementary
403 students
- Oaklawn Elemen 382
Oaklawn Elementary
382 students
- Wakanda Elemen 351
Wakanda Elementary
351 students
- School Distric 190
School District of the Menomonie Area 4k
190 students
What this shows River Heights Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Heights Elementary compares
River Heights Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,336
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, River Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Menomonie Area School District reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menomonie Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaklawn Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakanda Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School District of the Menomonie Area 4k | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to River Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Menomonie
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Heights Elementary
How many students attend River Heights Elementary?
River Heights Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Heights Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Menomonie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Heights Elementary?
River Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Heights Elementary rank among schools in Menomonie?
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Menomonie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonie on the city page.
What other schools are in Menomonie Area School District?
Besides River Heights Elementary, Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie High (966 students), Menomonie Middle (730 students), and Oaklawn Elementary (382 students). See the Menomonie Area School District district page for the complete list.