- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patch Grove, WI
River Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550001700685
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Patch Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Patch Grove, WI.
School address
District: River Ridge School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550001700685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
River Ridge Middle shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 550001700685 · Patch Grove, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 11.3:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge Elementary (190 students)
River Ridge Middle shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge El
River Ridge Elementary
190 students
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High
167 students
- This school
River Ridge Middle
124 students
What this shows River Ridge Middle reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge Middle compares
River Ridge Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$16,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, River Ridge Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for River Ridge School District reports $16,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge Middle
How many students attend River Ridge Middle?
River Ridge Middle has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patch Grove, WI. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Middle is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Ridge Middle?
38.2% of students at River Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge Middle is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Patch Grove, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge Middle?
River Ridge Middle 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 Ridge Middle rank among public schools in Patch Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Patch Grove, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in River Ridge School District?
Besides River Ridge Middle, River Ridge School District also operates River Ridge Elementary (190 students) and River Ridge High (167 students). See the River Ridge School District district page for the complete list.