Enrollment
302
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wautoma, WI
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551596002073
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wautoma · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, WI.
School address
District: Wautoma Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551596002073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+41% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wautoma, Wisconsin, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wautoma Area School District also operates Parkside School (480 students) and Wautoma High (388 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,073
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 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Riverview Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wautoma Area School District, which includes Riverview Elementary.
$14,073
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 42.4%
Federal 15.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wautoma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redgranite Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wautoma, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Elementary?
54.4% 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 73.2% of enrollment, in Wautoma, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 public schools in Wautoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wautoma, 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 Wautoma on the city page.
Is Riverview Elementary a good school?
Riverview Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Wautoma Area School District?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Wautoma Area School District also operates Parkside School (480 students), Wautoma High (388 students), and Redgranite Elementary (130 students). See the Wautoma Area School District district page for the complete list.
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