Enrollment
258
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Green, WI
River Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551425002346
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Spring Green · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spring Green, WI.
School address
District: River Valley School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551425002346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley Elementary
River Valley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Spring Green, Wisconsin, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.2% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 443 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Spring Green's elementary schools, it stands alongside River Valley Middle (324 students): River Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 11.6:1).
River Valley School District also operates River Valley High (364 students) and River Valley Middle (324 students) alongside River Valley 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 Valley Elementary compares
River Valley 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, River Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Valley School District, which includes River Valley Elementary.
$15,259
Per student
+2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 36.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Spring Green
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Valley Elementary
How many students attend River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Green, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Elementary?
32.2% of students at River Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Elementary is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Spring Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Elementary?
River Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Spring Green?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Spring Green, 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 Spring Green on the city page.
Is River Valley Elementary a good school?
River Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Valley School District?
Besides River Valley Elementary, River Valley School District also operates River Valley High (364 students), River Valley Middle (324 students), and River Valley Early Learning Center (97 students). See the River Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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