- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fond Du Lac, WI
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550468000497
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Fond Du Lac · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI.
School address
District: Fond Du Lac School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550468000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Riverside Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 550468000497 · Fond Du Lac, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 10.5:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students)
Riverside Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fond Du Lac Hi
Fond Du Lac High
1,917 students
- Sabish Middle 445
Sabish Middle
445 students
- Theisen Middle 431
Theisen Middle
431 students
- Woodworth Midd 413
Woodworth Middle
413 students
- Waters Element 389
Waters Elementary
389 students
- This school 273
Riverside Elementary
273 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,833
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fond Du Lac School District reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond Du Lac High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabish Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theisen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waters Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fond Du Lac, WI. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 33% 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 Riverside Elementary?
65.9% of students at Riverside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Fond Du Lac, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Riverside Elementary rank among schools in Fond Du Lac?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #3 of 12 schools in Fond Du Lac, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fond Du Lac on the city page.
What other schools are in Fond Du Lac School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Fond Du Lac School District also operates Fond Du Lac High (1,917 students), Sabish Middle (445 students), and Theisen Middle (431 students). See the Fond Du Lac School District district page for the complete list.