Very Good
#758 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
River Valley Early Learning Center
Elementary School · River Valley School District · Plain, WI
An elementary school in Plain, WI serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1370 Cherry St, Plain, WI 53577
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Valley Early Learning Center 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$88,750
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
River Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Valley Early Learning Center is listed in River Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Valley Early Learning Center
River Valley Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Plain, WI, part of River Valley School District, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Valley Early Learning Center
What grades does River Valley Early Learning Center serve?
River Valley Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend River Valley Early Learning Center?
River Valley Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Valley Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at River Valley Early Learning Center is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Valley Early Learning Center rank in WI?
River Valley Early Learning Center ranks #758 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is River Valley Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
River Valley Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River Valley Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, River Valley Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Valley Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, River Valley Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Valley Early Learning Center?
33.6% of students at River Valley Early Learning Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (608) 546-2228
- Area population (ZIP 53577)
- 1,305
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 53577; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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