Enrollment
364
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551425001855
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spring Green · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Valley High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Valley High
River Valley High is a mid-sized high school in Spring Green, Wisconsin, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 552 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #381.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
River Valley School District also operates River Valley Middle (324 students) and River Valley Elementary (258 students) alongside River Valley High.
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 High compares
River Valley High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 92.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Valley School District, which includes River Valley High.
$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 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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Spring Green on the city page.
Is River Valley High a good school?
River Valley High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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