Enrollment
1,160
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kaukauna, WI
River View School
Federal NCES profile for River View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550729001700
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River View School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Kaukauna · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River View School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River View School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI.
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550729001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River View School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at River View School
River View School is a large elementary school in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,160 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,160 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kaukauna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quinney Elementary (359 students): River View School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students) and Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students) alongside River View School.
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 View School compares
River View School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, River View School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaukauna Area School District, which includes River View School.
$12,847
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 59.5%
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 View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr H B Tanner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quinney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Directions Learning Community | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Kaukauna
2 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 (~1,160 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River View School
How many students attend River View School?
River View School has 1,160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River View School?
The student-teacher ratio at River View School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 View School?
21.1% of students at River View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River View School?
The largest demographic group at River View School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River View School?
River View School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River View School rank among elementary schools in Kaukauna?
By Resource Investment Index, River View School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kaukauna on the city page.
Is River View School a good school?
River View School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Kaukauna Area School District?
Besides River View School, Kaukauna Area School District also operates Kaukauna High (1,210 students), Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466 students), and Quinney Elementary (359 students). See the Kaukauna Area School District district page for the complete list.
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