River Ridge Elementary

Summary:

River Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Patch Grove, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the River Ridge School District, which is ranked 111 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Ridge Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in proficiency rates for the Forward Exam across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 58.06% in English Language Arts and 77.42% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 52.07% and 56.58%, respectively. The school's performance has also been improving over time, with its ranking among Wisconsin elementary schools rising from 769th in 2018-2019 to 283rd in 2023-2024. River Ridge Elementary particularly excels in serving female, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top 100 Wisconsin elementary schools in these categories.

While River Ridge Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools, such as Boscobel Elementary and Cassville Elementary, in terms of student proficiency rates and overall school rankings, some nearby schools, like Wauzeka Elementary, have even stronger performance. Additionally, River Ridge Elementary faces some challenges, such as fluctuations in chronic absenteeism and a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, which is higher than the rates at some nearby schools, such as Fennimore Elementary and Winskill Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 11165 County Highway P
       Patch Grove, WI  53817


(608) 994-2715

District: River Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools


Students who attend River Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    River Ridge Middle
High:    River Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details River Ridge Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge Elementary 283rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See River Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:


River Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge School District 111th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for River Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.08 208th 633 67.1%
2013 56.24 509th 1053 51.7%
2014 49.43 626th 1061 41.0%
2015 45.20 708th 1076 34.2%
2016 41.95 708th 1075 34.1%
2017 67.98 326th 1071 69.6%
2018 54.93 496th 1025 51.6%
2019 33.11 769th 1037 25.8%
2021 50.25 576th 1050 45.1%
2022 71.67 263rd 1067 75.4%
2023 69.32 308th 1067 71.1%
2024 72.27 283rd 1061 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.46 79th 746 89.4%
2024 84.32 70th 790 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 319th 854 62.6%
2019 32.82 650th 874 25.6%
2021 53.21 358th 847 57.7%
2022 83.14 55th 859 93.6%
2023 77.76 94th 871 89.2%
2024 81.17 77th 866 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.96 376th 997 62.3%
2019 32.18 748th 1002 25.3%
2021 44.88 606th 1004 39.6%
2022 74.75 215th 1017 78.9%
2023 75.42 205th 1010 79.7%
2024 82.32 98th 1011 90.3%
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Rank History for Male students at River Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 646th 997 35.2%
2019 37.03 711th 1002 29.0%
2021 56.50 473rd 1003 52.8%
2022 66.49 314th 1017 69.1%
2023 62.82 386th 1011 61.8%
2024 59.07 468th 1012 53.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for River Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 266 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 242 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 223 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 206 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 206 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 190 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 182 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 201 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2007 207 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 208 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 198 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 206 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2011 197 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 207
2012 190 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 201
2013 217 1 0 12 0 0 5 0 235
2014 204 0 0 12 0 0 3 0 219
2015 203 1 0 14 0 0 9 0 227
2016 178 1 0 10 0 0 8 0 197
2017 182 2 0 8 0 0 8 0 200
2018 185 2 0 10 0 0 8 0 205
2019 178 3 0 12 0 0 5 0 198
2020 174 4 1 12 0 0 6 0 197
2021 171 4 0 12 0 0 6 0 193
2022 176 2 0 11 0 0 6 0 195
2023 170 1 0 14 0 0 7 0 192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 298 15.5 19.2 18.8
1996 298 15.5 19.2 18.8
1997 280 14.5 19.3 17.9
1998 276 14.6 18.9 17
1999 266 15.1 17.6 24.4
2000 242 16.9 14.3 26.9
2001 224 17.9 12.5 28.1
2002 211 16.1 13.1 38.4
2003 211 16.1 13.1 38.4
2004 193 16.5 11.7 37.3
2005 184 17.0 10.8 n/a
2006 204 16.3 12.5 n/a
2007 212 17.2 12.3 44.3
2008 212 17.1 12.4 39.2
2009 203 15.3 13.3 42.4
2010 212 15.4 13.7 47.6
2011 207 17.5 11.8 49.3
2012 201 14.8 13.5 49.8
2013 235 17.5 13.3 49.4
2014 219 17.1 12.7 45.2
2015 227 n/a n/a 49.8
2016 197 16.0 12.3 47.2
2017 200 15.0 13.2 41.5
2018 205 16.0 12.7 41.5
2019 198 16.1 12.2 52
2020 197 16.1 12.2 50.8
2021 193 15.6 12.3 50.3
2022 195 16.3 11.9 52.3
2023 192 16.3 11.7 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 298 15.5 19.2 18.8
1996 298 15.5 19.2 18.8
1997 280 14.5 19.3 17.9
1998 276 14.6 18.9 17
1999 266 15.1 17.6 24.4
2000 242 16.9 14.3 26.9
2001 224 17.9 12.5 28.1
2002 211 16.1 13.1 38.4
2003 211 16.1 13.1 38.4
2004 193 16.5 11.7 37.3
2005 184 17.0 10.8 n/a
2006 204 16.3 12.5 n/a
2007 212 17.2 12.3 44.3
2008 212 17.1 12.4 39.2
2009 203 15.3 13.3 42.4
2010 212 15.4 13.7 47.6
2011 207 17.5 11.8 49.3
2012 201 14.8 13.5 49.8
2013 235 17.5 13.3 49.4
2014 219 17.1 12.7 45.2
2015 227 n/a n/a 49.8
2016 197 16.0 12.3 47.2
2017 200 15.0 13.2 41.5
2018 205 16.0 12.7 41.5
2019 198 16.1 12.2 52
2020 197 16.1 12.2 50.8
2021 193 15.6 12.3 50.3
2022 195 16.3 11.9 52.3
2023 192 16.3 11.7 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $742 (5.0%) $13,983 (95.0%) $14,725
2020 $623 (4.7%) $12,609 (95.3%) $13,232

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 769th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 1067 Elementary schools
 45.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Elementary)2242.9
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)2242.9
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)35.757.1
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)35.757.1
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge Elementary)32.445.2
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)32.445.2
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge Elementary)44.767.7
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)44.767.7
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge Elementary)57.971
 13.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge School District)57.971
 13.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (River Ridge Elementary)39.564.5
 25.1%
   4th Grade Science (River Ridge School District)39.564.5
 25.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students198192
 3%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White178170
 4.5%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%50.5%
 1.5%


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Students who attend River Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : River Ridge Middle
High : River Ridge High

River Ridge Elementary ranks 283rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at River Ridge Elementary are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended River Ridge Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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