- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Menomonee Falls, WI
Riverside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550906000660
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Riverside Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550906000660 · Menomonee Falls, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students)
Riverside Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 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
- Menomonee Fall
Menomonee Falls High
1,261 students
- North Middle
North Middle
804 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
526 students
- Shady Lane Ele 461
Shady Lane Elementary
461 students
- This school 455
Riverside Elementary
455 students
- Valley View El 369
Valley View Elementary
369 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,988
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 9.0%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Riverside Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Menomonee Falls School District reports $12,988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Menomonee Falls
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary
How many students attend Riverside Elementary?
Riverside Elementary has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Menomonee Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary?
14.2% 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 67.0% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary?
Riverside 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 Riverside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Menomonee Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Menomonee Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides Riverside Elementary, Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students), North Middle (804 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center (526 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.