- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring Green, WI
River Valley High
Federal NCES profile for River Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551425001855
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spring Green · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spring Green, WI.
School address
District: River Valley School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551425001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
River Valley High held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 551425001855 · Spring Green, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 12.1:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley Middle (324 students)
River Valley High held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
River Valley High
364 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Middle
324 students
- River Valley E
River Valley Elementary
258 students
- River Valley E 97
River Valley Early Learning Center
97 students
What this shows River Valley High reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley High compares
River Valley High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 34% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, River Valley High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Elementary | Smaller | 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 High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley High
How many students attend River Valley High?
River Valley High has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring Green, WI. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley High is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 High?
27.5% of students at River Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley High?
The largest demographic group at River Valley High is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Spring Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley High?
River Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Valley High rank among public schools in Spring Green?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley High ranks #1 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 High, River Valley School District also operates River Valley Middle (324 students), River Valley Elementary (258 students), and River Valley Early Learning Center (97 students). See the River Valley School District district page for the complete list.