- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · River Falls, WI
Rocky Branch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Branch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551305002448
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Branch Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in River Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Branch Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Branch Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in River Falls, WI.
School address
District: River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551305002448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Rocky Branch Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 551305002448 · River Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.2:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: River Falls High (1,062 students)
Rocky Branch Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Rocky Branch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Falls Hi
River Falls High
1,062 students
- Meyer Middle
Meyer Middle
725 students
- This school
Rocky Branch Elementary
441 students
- Greenwood Elem 409
Greenwood Elementary
409 students
- Westside Eleme 403
Westside Elementary
403 students
- River Falls Pu 189
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
189 students
What this shows Rocky Branch Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Branch Elementary compares
Rocky Branch Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$11,933
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Rocky Branch Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for River Falls School District reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Branch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meyer Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Falls Public Montessori Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Branch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in River Falls
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
River Falls Public Montessori Academy
Standard public school
189 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
River Falls 4 Children
Standard public school
164 students 41:1 students per teacher
River Falls Eschool
Standard public school
9 students 9:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Branch Elementary
How many students attend Rocky Branch Elementary?
Rocky Branch Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Branch Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Rocky Branch Elementary?
19.6% of students at Rocky Branch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Branch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Branch Elementary is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Branch Elementary?
Rocky Branch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rocky Branch Elementary rank among schools in River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Branch Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in River Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in River Falls School District?
Besides Rocky Branch Elementary, River Falls School District also operates River Falls High (1,062 students), Meyer Middle (725 students), and Greenwood Elementary (409 students). See the River Falls School District district page for the complete list.