Excellent
#330 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 16% in state
River Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · River Ridge School District · Patch Grove, WI
An elementary school in Patch Grove, WI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 78, Patch Grove, WI 53817
- Math 68% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Ridge Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where River Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,781
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
River Ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Ridge Elementary is listed in River Ridge School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Ridge Elementary
River Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Patch Grove, WI, part of River Ridge School District, serving approximately 198 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Ridge Elementary
What grades does River Ridge Elementary serve?
River Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend River Ridge Elementary?
River Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Ridge Elementary rank in WI?
River Ridge Elementary ranks #330 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, River Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, River Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge Elementary?
52.5% of students at River Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (608) 994-2715
- Area population (ZIP 53817)
- 212
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53817; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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