- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waupun, WI
Rock River Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Rock River Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551587002809
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock River Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waupun · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock River Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock River Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI.
School address
District: Waupun School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551587002809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Rock River Intermediate held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 551587002809 · Waupun, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waupun Area Senior High (832 students)
Rock River Intermediate held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rock River Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waupun Area Se
Waupun Area Senior High
832 students
- This school
Rock River Intermediate
585 students
- Meadow View Pr 324
Meadow View Primary
324 students
- Waupun Area Ju 299
Waupun Area Junior High
299 students
- School for Agr 128
School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies
128 students
What this shows Rock River Intermediate reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock River Intermediate compares
Rock River Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 55% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Rock River Intermediate is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Waupun School District reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rock River Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waupun Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waupun Area Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Agricultural and Environmental Studies | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock River Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock River Intermediate
How many students attend Rock River Intermediate?
Rock River Intermediate has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waupun, WI. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock River Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock River Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Rock River Intermediate?
31.5% of students at Rock River Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock River Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Rock River Intermediate is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Waupun, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock River Intermediate?
Rock River Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock River Intermediate rank among public schools in Waupun?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock River Intermediate ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waupun, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Waupun School District?
Besides Rock River Intermediate, Waupun School District also operates Waupun Area Senior High (832 students), Meadow View Primary (324 students), and Waupun Area Junior High (299 students). See the Waupun School District district page for the complete list.