- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milwaukee, WI
Riverwest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverwest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550960001233
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwest Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #92 of 135
- schools in Milwaukee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverwest Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwest Elementary ranks #92 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI.
School address
District: Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550960001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Riverwest Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 550960001233 · Milwaukee, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students)
Riverwest Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverwest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hapa-Hmong Ame
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
1,974 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,472 students
- Reagan College
Reagan College Preparatory High
1,372 students
- King Internati
King International
1,308 students
- Obama School o
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
1,294 students
- This school 244
Riverwest Elementary
244 students
What this shows Riverwest Elementary reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwest Elementary compares
Riverwest Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 150% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 150% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
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
$18,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 5.3%
White 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Riverwest Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Milwaukee School District reports $18,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan College Preparatory High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| King International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Obama School of Career and Technical Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Milwaukee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12
Standard public school
1,974 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee Academy of Science
Standard public school
1,711 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Bruce Guadalupe
Standard public school
1,364 students 15:1 students per teacher
Obama School of Career and Technical Education
Standard public school
1,294 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Golda Meir School
Standard public school
1,192 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Milwaukee School of Languages
Standard public school
964 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverwest Elementary
How many students attend Riverwest Elementary?
Riverwest Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milwaukee, WI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwest Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Riverwest Elementary?
96.1% of students at Riverwest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Riverwest Elementary is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwest Elementary?
Riverwest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverwest Elementary rank among schools in Milwaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwest Elementary ranks #92 of 135 schools in Milwaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milwaukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Milwaukee School District?
Besides Riverwest Elementary, Milwaukee School District also operates Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (1,974 students), Hamilton High (1,472 students), and Reagan College Preparatory High (1,372 students). See the Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.