Enrollment
37
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263003000905
👥 S:T ratio 82
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley Academy
River Valley Academy is a small high school in Rockford, Michigan, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, River Valley Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Michigan schools and 74% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 37 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rockford Public Schools also operates Rockford High School (1,750 students) and North Rockford Middle School (908 students) alongside River Valley Academy.
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 Valley Academy compares
River Valley Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockford Public Schools, which includes River Valley Academy.
$12,053
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 61.1%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is River Valley Academy a good school?
River Valley Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan 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 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.
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