Enrollment
5
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551578003070
Riverview School — Waukesha, WI
Federal NCES profile for Riverview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverview School reports 5 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 80% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 81% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waukesha School District spends $14,620 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.8% from the state, and 8.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverview School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
— 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,620
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 5 Top 1% in Wisconsin — larger than 99% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 3:1 -80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 551578003070
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 40.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukesha School District, which includes Riverview School.
$14,620
Per student
-21%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 36.8%
Federal 8.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview School
How many students attend Riverview School?
Riverview School has 5 students enrolled. It is a other school in Waukesha, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview School is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview School is White at 60.0%. The school serves a student body in Waukesha, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview School?
Riverview School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.