Riverview Elementary

Summary:

Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving 480 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wausau School District, which is ranked 241 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 303 out of 1,025 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4-star rating) to 710 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Forward Exam are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Riverview also has a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the district and state, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Riverview Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools in the Wausau School District, such as Stettin Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Additionally, the Wausau Area Montessori Charter School, located within 1.4 miles of Riverview, has consistently outperformed the school in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4303 Troy St
       Wausau, WI  54403-2200


(715) 261-0030

District: Wausau School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
710th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,739 Help


Students who attend Riverview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Horace Mann Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Asian:
15.2%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverview Elementary ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 9th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wausau School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (71.9%), Asian (15.2%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 17.2, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wausau School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary is $11,739. 12 elementary schools in the Wausau School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Elementary 710th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Riverview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wausau School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wausau School District 241st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.75 244th 633 61.5%
2006 47.17 479th 712 32.7%
2007 56.23 387th 689 43.8%
2008 48.23 668th 1021 34.6%
2009 59.95 478th 1030 53.6%
2010 66.60 352nd 1045 66.3%
2011 53.07 614th 1046 41.3%
2012 49.55 698th 1045 33.2%
2013 58.43 458th 1053 56.5%
2014 72.99 218th 1061 79.5%
2015 56.53 540th 1076 49.8%
2016 61.60 414th 1075 61.5%
2017 50.32 585th 1071 45.4%
2018 68.62 303rd 1025 70.4%
2019 65.89 345th 1037 66.7%
2021 54.15 520th 1050 50.5%
2022 56.02 507th 1067 52.5%
2023 45.72 653rd 1067 38.8%
2024 41.78 710th 1061 33.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.32 42nd 287 85.4%
2019 47.91 124th 275 54.9%
2021 22.47 212th 222 4.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 129th 721 82.1%
2019 71.83 130th 742 82.5%
2021 53.65 289th 746 61.3%
2022 51.70 309th 748 58.7%
2023 50.99 333rd 770 56.8%
2024 46.41 399th 790 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 321st 854 62.4%
2019 41.73 541st 874 38.1%
2021 58.29 296th 847 65.1%
2022 59.09 312th 859 63.7%
2023 30.82 675th 871 22.5%
2024 25.30 711th 866 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.24 343rd 997 65.6%
2019 68.00 298th 1002 70.3%
2021 56.66 453rd 1004 54.9%
2022 54.76 488th 1017 52.0%
2023 49.24 572nd 1010 43.4%
2024 45.05 655th 1011 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.46 282nd 997 71.7%
2019 61.03 397th 1002 60.4%
2021 51.20 549th 1003 45.3%
2022 56.74 459th 1017 54.9%
2023 43.60 644th 1011 36.3%
2024 39.75 680th 1012 32.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.16 61st 106 42.5%
2023 14.38 109th 116 6.0%
2024 22.66 99th 123 19.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.19 193rd 686 71.9%
2019 62.05 262nd 718 63.5%
2021 51.29 348th 699 50.2%
2022 50.09 376th 704 46.6%
2023 36.67 515th 715 28.0%
2024 31.25 549th 727 24.5%
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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 Riverview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 550 n/a 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 558
1990 529 1 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 526 2 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1992 512 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1993 477 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 304 2 127 1 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 285 1 139 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 285 1 139 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 281 4 145 1 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 291 5 134 1 3 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 299 5 140 3 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 296 6 98 5 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2001 293 1 98 5 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 276 5 57 2 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 276 5 57 2 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 294 15 61 5 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 297 9 59 3 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 289 12 51 3 4 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 342 13 60 4 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2008 372 15 50 6 7 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 372 11 67 10 5 n/a n/a 0 465
2010 379 20 72 7 7 n/a n/a 0 485
2011 382 16 66 11 1 0 17 0 493
2012 356 10 60 6 2 1 10 0 445
2013 337 12 72 12 4 1 14 0 452
2014 327 11 62 9 4 0 15 0 428
2015 336 17 72 14 4 0 12 0 455
2016 318 8 82 12 5 0 15 0 440
2017 346 11 81 15 3 0 21 0 477
2018 373 11 73 13 1 0 27 0 498
2019 371 8 89 12 3 0 30 0 513
2020 383 8 70 17 1 0 29 0 508
2021 351 9 67 19 1 0 32 0 479
2022 353 8 73 19 2 0 25 0 480
2023 345 7 73 15 6 0 34 0 480
2024 356 5 75 21 7 0 31 0 495

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 Riverview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 558 30.2 18.4 1.6
1990 543 23.6 23.0 1.7
1991 543 24.6 22.0 15.3
1992 525 23.6 22.2 17
1993 485 27.7 17.5 22.7
1994 434 25.5 17.0 22.1
1995 426 28.1 15.2 26.1
1996 426 28.1 15.2 26.1
1997 432 26.2 16.5 26.4
1998 434 26.6 16.3 27.9
1999 449 26.8 16.8 34.5
2000 407 27.4 14.9 32.4
2001 398 28.0 14.2 32.7
2002 341 27.8 12.3 30.2
2003 341 27.8 12.3 30.2
2004 376 27.5 13.7 30.6
2005 371 27.7 13.4 n/a
2006 359 29.6 12.1 n/a
2007 420 26.1 16.1 26.9
2008 450 28.7 15.7 24.9
2009 465 27.6 16.8 31.4
2010 485 27.3 17.7 37.7
2011 493 27.2 18.0 39.8
2012 445 26.8 16.6 45.4
2013 452 26.8 16.8 44.5
2014 428 27.0 15.8 47.9
2015 455 n/a n/a 49.5
2016 440 27.0 16.2 40
2017 477 30.6 15.5 39
2018 498 31.5 15.8 31.9
2019 513 29.6 17.3 39.2
2020 508 31.2 16.2 33.5
2021 479 30.2 15.8 42.8
2022 480 27.8 17.2 33.5
2023 480 28.7 16.6 40.4
2024 495 28.6 17.2 48.9

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 Riverview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 558 30.2 18.4 1.6
1990 543 23.6 23.0 1.7
1991 543 24.6 22.0 15.3
1992 525 23.6 22.2 17
1993 485 27.7 17.5 22.7
1994 434 25.5 17.0 22.1
1995 426 28.1 15.2 26.1
1996 426 28.1 15.2 26.1
1997 432 26.2 16.5 26.4
1998 434 26.6 16.3 27.9
1999 449 26.8 16.8 34.5
2000 407 27.4 14.9 32.4
2001 398 28.0 14.2 32.7
2002 341 27.8 12.3 30.2
2003 341 27.8 12.3 30.2
2004 376 27.5 13.7 30.6
2005 371 27.7 13.4 n/a
2006 359 29.6 12.1 n/a
2007 420 26.1 16.1 26.9
2008 450 28.7 15.7 24.9
2009 465 27.6 16.8 31.4
2010 485 27.3 17.7 37.7
2011 493 27.2 18.0 39.8
2012 445 26.8 16.6 45.4
2013 452 26.8 16.8 44.5
2014 428 27.0 15.8 47.9
2015 455 n/a n/a 49.5
2016 440 27.0 16.2 40
2017 477 30.6 15.5 39
2018 498 31.5 15.8 31.9
2019 513 29.6 17.3 39.2
2020 508 31.2 16.2 33.5
2021 479 30.2 15.8 42.8
2022 480 27.8 17.2 33.5
2023 480 28.7 16.6 40.4
2024 495 28.6 17.2 48.9

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 Riverview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (3.0%) $10,774 (97.0%) $11,108
2020 $192 (1.7%) $10,819 (98.3%) $11,011
2021 $745 (6.3%) $10,993 (93.6%) $11,739

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview 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 345th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 653rd of 1067 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary)50.830.4
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)37.440.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)57.837.7
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)47.353.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary)54.835.8
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)43.646.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)53.243.3
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)36.548.7
 12.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Riverview Elementary)67.747.8
 20%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wausau School District)55.959
 3.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary)66.152.2
 13.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wausau School District)53.653.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Elementary)35.439.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wausau School District)39.243.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)5060.3
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wausau School District)46.149.5
 3.4%
   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 Students513480
 6.4%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian8973
 18%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White371345
 7%
Two or More Races3034
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%40.4%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Elementary

Students at Riverview Elementary are 72% White, 15% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

Riverview Elementary ranks 710th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Riverview Elementary.

Students who attend Riverview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horace Mann Middle
High : East High


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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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