- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, MI
River Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263003000905
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rockford, MI.
School address
District: Rockford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263003000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
River Valley Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263003000905 · Rockford, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 4.6:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockford High School (1,750 students)
River Valley Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
River Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockford High
Rockford High School
1,750 students
- North Rockford
North Rockford Middle School
908 students
- East Rockford
East Rockford Middle School
788 students
- Rockford Hs Fr 584
Rockford Hs Freshman Center
584 students
- Crestwood Elem 469
Crestwood Elementary School
469 students
- This school 37
River Valley Academy
37 students
What this shows River Valley Academy reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley Academy compares
River Valley Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 121.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, River Valley Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rockford Public Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Rockford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Hs Freshman Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley Academy
How many students attend River Valley Academy?
River Valley Academy has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Academy is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% 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 Valley Academy?
41.2% of students at River Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Academy is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Rockford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Academy?
River Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River Valley Academy rank among high schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rockford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Public Schools?
Besides River Valley Academy, Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students), North Rockford Middle School (908 students), and East Rockford Middle School (788 students). See the Rockford Public Schools district page for the complete list.