- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Muscoda, WI
Riverdale High
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551014001328
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Muscoda · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, WI.
School address
District: Riverdale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551014001328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Riverdale High held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551014001328 · Muscoda, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 13.7:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale Elementary (337 students)
Riverdale High held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverdale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
337 students
- This school
Riverdale High
192 students
- Riverdale Juni 88
Riverdale Junior High
88 students
- Riverdale Acad 14
Riverdale Academy
14 students
What this shows Riverdale High reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale High compares
Riverdale High 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Riverdale High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 High'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
Nationwide high 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High
How many students attend Riverdale High?
Riverdale High has 192 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muscoda, WI. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 High?
39.5% of students at Riverdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Muscoda, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High?
Riverdale High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Riverdale High rank among public schools in Muscoda?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High ranks #2 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 High, Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students), Riverdale Junior High (88 students), and Riverdale Academy (14 students). See the Riverdale School District district page for the complete list.