- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muscoda, WI
Riverdale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551014001063
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Muscoda · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, WI.
School address
District: Riverdale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551014001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Riverdale Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 551014001063 · Muscoda, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale High (192 students)
Riverdale Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverdale Elementary
337 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High
192 students
- Riverdale Juni 88
Riverdale Junior High
88 students
- Riverdale Acad 14
Riverdale Academy
14 students
What this shows Riverdale Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Elementary compares
Riverdale Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,026
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Riverdale Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverdale School District reports $16,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Muscoda
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Elementary
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary?
Riverdale Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muscoda, WI. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Riverdale Elementary?
49.9% of students at Riverdale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Elementary is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Muscoda, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Elementary?
Riverdale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Riverdale Elementary rank among public schools in Muscoda?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Elementary ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Riverdale School District?
Besides Riverdale Elementary, Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale High (192 students), Riverdale Junior High (88 students), and Riverdale Academy (14 students). See the Riverdale School District district page for the complete list.