Enrollment
282
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barron, WI
Riverview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550087000118
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Barron · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barron, WI.
School address
District: Barron Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550087000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Middle
Riverview Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Barron, Wisconsin, enrolling 282 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 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 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 282 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Barron Area School District also operates Woodland Elementary (324 students) and Barron High (310 students) alongside Riverview Middle.
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 Middle compares
Riverview Middle on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$16,315
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Riverview Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barron Area School District, which includes Riverview Middle.
$16,315
Per student
+9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barron High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barron Area Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Middle
How many students attend Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barron, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Middle?
43.5% of students at Riverview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Barron, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Barron?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barron, 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 Barron on the city page.
Is Riverview Middle a good school?
Riverview Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 Barron Area School District?
Besides Riverview Middle, Barron Area School District also operates Woodland Elementary (324 students), Barron High (310 students), and Ridgeland-Dallas Elementary (68 students). See the Barron Area School District district page for the complete list.
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