- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Green, WI
River Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551425001856
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Valley Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spring Green · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spring Green, WI.
School address
District: River Valley School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551425001856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
River Valley Middle held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 551425001856 · Spring Green, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 11.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (364 students)
River Valley Middle held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
364 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Valley Middle compares
River Valley Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, River Valley Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Elementary | Similar size | 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 Middle'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
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Valley Middle
How many students attend River Valley Middle?
River Valley Middle has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Green, WI. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Middle is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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 Middle?
28.4% of students at River Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Valley Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Spring Green, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Valley Middle?
River Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Spring Green?
By Resource Investment Index, River Valley Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, River Valley School District also operates River Valley High (364 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.