Enrollment
455
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Elementary
Riverside Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 455 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Menomonee Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marcy Elementary (488 students): Riverside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.7:1).
Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students) and North Middle (804 students) alongside Riverside Elementary.
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 Riverside Elementary compares
Riverside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,411
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonee Falls School District, which includes Riverside Elementary.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverside Elementary a good school?
Riverside Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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