- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wausau, WI
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551590002060
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Wausau · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI.
School address
District: Wausau School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551590002060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Riverview Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 551590002060 · Wausau, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 15.9:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,470 students)
Riverview Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,470 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
967 students
- East High
East High
893 students
- Horace Mann Mi
Horace Mann Middle
635 students
- G D Jones Elem 492
G D Jones Elementary
492 students
- This school 445
Riverview Elementary
445 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Riverview Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wausau School District reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G D Jones Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Wausau
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
G D Jones Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 12:1 students per teacher
Hawthorn Hills Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Standard public school
152 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 6.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wausau, WI. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary?
32.1% of students at Riverview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Elementary is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Wausau, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Riverview Elementary rank among schools in Wausau?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Wausau, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wausau on the city page.
What other schools are in Wausau School District?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), and East High (893 students). See the Wausau School District district page for the complete list.