Enrollment
237
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manitowoc, WI
Riverview Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550861002436
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Manitowoc · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI.
School address
District: Manitowoc School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550861002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Early Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Early Learning Center
Riverview Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Wisconsin schools and 38% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Among Manitowoc's public schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Academy (59 students): Riverview Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 4.5:1).
Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students) and Washington Middle (566 students) alongside Riverview Early Learning Center.
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 Riverview Early Learning Center compares
Riverview Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,717
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 9.3%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Riverview Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manitowoc School District, which includes Riverview Early Learning Center.
$14,717
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Riverview Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Manitowoc
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Early Learning Center
How many students attend Riverview Early Learning Center?
Riverview Early Learning Center has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manitowoc, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Early Learning Center is 19.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Early Learning Center?
36.1% of students at Riverview Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Early Learning Center is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Manitowoc, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Early Learning Center?
Riverview Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riverview Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Manitowoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Manitowoc, 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 Manitowoc on the city page.
Is Riverview Early Learning Center a good school?
Riverview Early Learning Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Manitowoc School District?
Besides Riverview Early Learning Center, Manitowoc School District also operates Lincoln High (1,385 students), Washington Middle (566 students), and Wilson Middle (478 students). See the Manitowoc School District district page for the complete list.
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