Enrollment
14
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muscoda, WI
Riverdale Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551014003084
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Wisconsin.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Muscoda · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, WI.
School address
District: Riverdale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551014003084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+100% vs state
What stands out at Riverdale Academy
Riverdale Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Muscoda, Wisconsin, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Wisconsin schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 100 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Muscoda's public schools, it stands alongside Riverdale Elementary (337 students): Riverdale Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students) and Riverdale High (192 students) alongside Riverdale Academy.
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 Riverdale Academy compares
Riverdale Academy on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
92.9%
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
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Riverdale Academy is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverdale School District, which includes Riverdale Academy.
$14,597
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Riverdale Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riverdale High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riverdale Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Muscoda
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Academy
How many students attend Riverdale Academy?
Riverdale Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Muscoda, WI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Academy?
76.9% of students at Riverdale Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Academy is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Muscoda, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Academy?
Riverdale Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Academy rank among public schools in Muscoda?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, 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 Muscoda on the city page.
Is Riverdale Academy a good school?
Riverdale Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest 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 Riverdale School District?
Besides Riverdale Academy, Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students), Riverdale High (192 students), and Riverdale Junior High (88 students). See the Riverdale School District district page for the complete list.
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