Enrollment
555
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, WI
Riverview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551194001563
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- 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 #5 of 6 public schools in Plymouth, WI.
School address
District: Plymouth Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551194001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-29% 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 Plymouth, Wisconsin, enrolling 555 students.
At 12.6:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Plymouth Joint School District also operates Plymouth High (735 students) and Parkview Elementary (252 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Riverview Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Joint School District, which includes Riverview Middle.
$12,789
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Middle
How many students attend Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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?
27.5% 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 87.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Middle rank among public schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
Is Riverview Middle a good school?
Riverview Middle earns 44/100 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 Plymouth Joint School District?
Besides Riverview Middle, Plymouth Joint School District also operates Plymouth High (735 students), Parkview Elementary (252 students), and Horizon Elementary (245 students). See the Plymouth Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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