Enrollment
192
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551014001328
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Muscoda · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale High
Riverdale High is a mid-sized high school in Muscoda, Wisconsin, enrolling 192 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 50 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 192 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students) and Riverdale Junior High (88 students) alongside Riverdale High.
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 High compares
Riverdale High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverdale School District, which includes Riverdale High.
$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 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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Muscoda on the city page.
Is Riverdale High a good school?
Riverdale High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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