- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
River Valley Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551425002346 · Spring Green, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (364 students)
River Valley Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
364 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Middle
324 students
- This school
River Valley Elementary
258 students
- River Valley E 97
River Valley Early Learning Center
97 students
What this shows River Valley Elementary reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley Elementary compares
River Valley Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$16,516
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for River Valley School District reports $16,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~258 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.