- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
River View School held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 550729001700 · Kaukauna, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,160 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaukauna High (1,210 students)
River View School held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
River View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaukauna High
Kaukauna High
1,210 students
- This school
River View School
1,160 students
- Dr H B Tanner 466
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
466 students
- Quinney Elemen 359
Quinney Elementary
359 students
- Haen Elementar 323
Haen Elementary
323 students
- New Directions 270
New Directions Learning Community
270 students
What this shows River View School reports 1,160 students on the CCD universe file.
How River View School compares
River View School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Kaukauna Area School District reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,160 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,106 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.