Enrollment
403
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-20% 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
What stands out at River Heights Elementary
River Heights Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menomonie, Wisconsin, enrolling 403 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Menomonie's public schools, it stands alongside Oaklawn Elementary (382 students): River Heights Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Menomonie Area School District also operates Menomonie High (966 students) and Menomonie Middle (730 students) alongside River Heights Elementary.
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 Heights Elementary compares
River Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,631
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 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonie Area School District, which includes River Heights Elementary.
$12,631
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Menomonie, WI.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is River Heights Elementary a good school?
River Heights Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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