Enrollment
124
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Ridge Middle
River Ridge Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Patch Grove, Wisconsin, enrolling 124 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 124 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.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
River Ridge School District also operates River Ridge Elementary (190 students) and River Ridge High (167 students) alongside River Ridge Middle.
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 Ridge Middle compares
River Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Ridge School District, which includes River Ridge Middle.
$16,098
Per student
+8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Patch Grove on the city page.
Is River Ridge Middle a good school?
River Ridge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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