Rio Elementary

Summary:

Rio Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Rio Community School District in Rio, Wisconsin. The school has 170 students and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 352 out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Rio Elementary stands out as a strong-performing school, with consistently higher test scores compared to the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.73% of 3rd graders, 50% of 4th graders, and 64% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success. However, Rio Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.9% in 2018-2019 to 45.1% in 2021-2022, though the rate decreased to 8.2% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Columbus Elementary has similar test scores and student demographics, while Randolph Elementary has higher test scores in Mathematics but lower scores in ELA, and Pardeeville Elementary has lower test scores across the board. Notably, Rio Elementary's low-socioeconomic status students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 254-407 out of 866-871 Wisconsin elementary schools in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 355 Lowville Rd
       Rio, WI  53960-9671


(920) 992-3143

District: Rio Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,877 Help


Students who attend Rio Elementary usually attend:

High:    Rio Middle/High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
2.4%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Elementary ranks better than 66.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.27. (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 (95.3%), Hispanic (2.4%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Elementary is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Elementary is $13,877.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Elementary 352nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Rio Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rio Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Community School District 221st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rio Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.85 481st 633 24.0%
2008 73.24 219th 1021 78.6%
2009 56.11 535th 1030 48.1%
2010 57.73 528th 1045 49.5%
2011 48.18 703rd 1046 32.8%
2012 50.23 677th 1045 35.2%
2013 61.63 401st 1053 61.9%
2014 48.27 641st 1061 39.6%
2015 46.80 679th 1076 36.9%
2016 46.83 639th 1075 40.6%
2017 54.41 518th 1071 51.6%
2018 27.65 821st 1025 19.9%
2019 28.09 817th 1037 21.2%
2021 67.37 325th 1050 69.0%
2022 47.34 627th 1067 41.2%
2023 54.64 543rd 1067 49.1%
2024 68.27 352nd 1061 66.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.30 518th 748 30.7%
2023 49.61 354th 770 54.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 567th 854 33.6%
2019 26.30 726th 874 16.9%
2021 72.75 143rd 847 83.1%
2022 54.86 364th 859 57.6%
2023 51.98 407th 871 53.3%
2024 64.05 254th 866 70.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.59 822nd 997 17.6%
2019 26.31 813th 1002 18.9%
2021 57.07 446th 1004 55.6%
2022 50.05 558th 1017 45.1%
2023 64.70 352nd 1010 65.1%
2024 65.86 360th 1011 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.45 763rd 997 23.5%
2019 33.35 750th 1002 25.1%
2021 74.28 203rd 1003 79.8%
2022 44.36 641st 1017 37.0%
2023 43.54 645th 1011 36.2%
2024 66.68 344th 1012 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.41 283rd 699 59.5%
2022 36.31 485th 704 31.1%
2023 38.74 490th 715 31.5%
2024 50.84 372nd 727 48.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 14, 2012

Open Quote Extremely disappointed in this school. My son keeps getting further behind and they will first try to label a child as "special needs" before even considering holding them back! There are situations where the TEACHERS ARE having their OWN CHILDREN, NIECES AND NEPHEWS in their own classes. The district covers a wide area of both the "town" and "country". If you live in town, your child gets prime treatment...especially if they are a relative of someone on staff. It is very unfortunate for the country kids!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rio Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 285 1 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 287
1990 369 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 271 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 281 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1994 242 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 226 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 226 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 224 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 236 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 248 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 266 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 249 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 257 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 257 2 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 246 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 259 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 241 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2007 246 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 229 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 238 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2010 227 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 235 0 2 1 0 0 13 0 251
2012 220 1 4 2 0 0 12 0 239
2013 216 2 2 1 0 0 10 0 231
2014 208 1 2 2 0 0 8 0 221
2015 197 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 210
2016 196 3 0 3 0 0 7 0 209
2017 196 3 0 4 0 0 6 0 209
2018 171 4 0 5 0 0 2 0 182
2019 175 2 0 8 0 0 7 0 192
2020 168 3 0 3 0 0 6 0 180
2021 168 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 176
2022 163 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 169
2023 162 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 170

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 Rio Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 287 15.9 18.0 8.4
1990 369 16.0 23.0 6.5
1991 303 18.3 16.5 16.2
1992 276 16.4 16.8 10.1
1993 288 16.7 17.2 12.8
1994 246 15.8 15.6 12.2
1995 232 16.3 14.2 11.2
1996 232 16.3 14.2 11.2
1997 237 16.3 14.5 8.4
1998 247 16.7 14.8 8.5
1999 263 16.5 15.9 13.3
2000 275 18.4 14.9 11.6
2001 265 17.6 15.1 12.8
2002 267 18.4 14.5 21.3
2003 267 18.4 14.5 21.3
2004 253 19.1 13.2 16.2
2005 268 19.1 14.0 n/a
2006 247 19.6 12.6 n/a
2007 254 19.1 13.3 20.9
2008 237 18.1 13.1 23.6
2009 246 18.2 13.5 29.3
2010 235 17.2 13.6 32.8
2011 251 17.2 14.5 40.2
2012 239 17.2 13.8 43.1
2013 231 17.2 13.4 46.3
2014 221 16.2 13.6 43.9
2015 210 n/a n/a 42.9
2016 209 18.0 11.6 41.6
2017 209 17.7 11.7 38.3
2018 182 17.3 10.4 29.7
2019 192 15.5 12.3 32.3
2020 180 16.5 10.8 37.2
2021 176 15.5 11.3 39.8
2022 169 15.4 10.9 33.1
2023 170 15.3 11.0 37.1

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 Rio Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 287 15.9 18.0 8.4
1990 369 16.0 23.0 6.5
1991 303 18.3 16.5 16.2
1992 276 16.4 16.8 10.1
1993 288 16.7 17.2 12.8
1994 246 15.8 15.6 12.2
1995 232 16.3 14.2 11.2
1996 232 16.3 14.2 11.2
1997 237 16.3 14.5 8.4
1998 247 16.7 14.8 8.5
1999 263 16.5 15.9 13.3
2000 275 18.4 14.9 11.6
2001 265 17.6 15.1 12.8
2002 267 18.4 14.5 21.3
2003 267 18.4 14.5 21.3
2004 253 19.1 13.2 16.2
2005 268 19.1 14.0 n/a
2006 247 19.6 12.6 n/a
2007 254 19.1 13.3 20.9
2008 237 18.1 13.1 23.6
2009 246 18.2 13.5 29.3
2010 235 17.2 13.6 32.8
2011 251 17.2 14.5 40.2
2012 239 17.2 13.8 43.1
2013 231 17.2 13.4 46.3
2014 221 16.2 13.6 43.9
2015 210 n/a n/a 42.9
2016 209 18.0 11.6 41.6
2017 209 17.7 11.7 38.3
2018 182 17.3 10.4 29.7
2019 192 15.5 12.3 32.3
2020 180 16.5 10.8 37.2
2021 176 15.5 11.3 39.8
2022 169 15.4 10.9 33.1
2023 170 15.3 11.0 37.1

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 Rio Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $741 (5.7%) $12,340 (94.3%) $13,080
2020 $863 (5.8%) $13,911 (94.2%) $14,774
2021 $992 (7.1%) $12,886 (92.9%) $13,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 817th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 543rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rio Elementary)3236.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rio Community School District)3236.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)4445.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Community School District)4445.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Elementary)25.937.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Community School District)25.937.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)33.341.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Community School District)33.341.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rio Elementary)44.491.7
 47.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Rio Community School District)44.491.7
 47.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Rio Elementary)40.758.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade Science (Rio Community School District)40.758.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Elementary)29.237.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Community School District)29.237.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Elementary)29.244.8
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Community School District)29.244.8
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students192170
 11.5%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White175162
 7.4%
Two or More Races71
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%37.1%
 4.8%


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Students at Rio Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Rio Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Rio Middle/High

Rio Elementary ranks 352nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Rio 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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