Enrollment
1,160
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 550729001700
River View School — Kaukauna, WI
Federal NCES profile for River View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
River View School earns a D Resource Investment Index (42/100), with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- D
- Resource Index · 42/100
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,160
- students enrolled
School address
District: Kaukauna Area School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-6% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River View School reports 1,160 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 81.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the Wisconsin average and 59% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 387 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kaukauna Area School District spends $15,647 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 59.5% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River View School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 smaller classes than 57% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
1,160 larger than 93% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,647
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,160 Top 97% in Wisconsin — larger than 3% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 81.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.1% -45% vs state
NCES ID 550729001700
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 387:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.8%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 72
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaukauna Area School District, which includes River View School.
$15,647
Per student
-16%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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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 a elementary school in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River View School?
The student-teacher ratio at River View School is 14.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kaukauna, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River View School?
River View School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.