Enrollment
445
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Elementary
Riverview Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wausau, Wisconsin, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 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 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wausau's public schools, it stands alongside G D Jones Elementary (492 students): Riverview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Wausau School District also operates West High (1,470 students) and John Muir Middle (967 students) alongside Riverview 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 Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,640
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wausau School District, which includes Riverview Elementary.
$14,640
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverview Elementary a good school?
Riverview Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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