Enrollment
97
Elementary
DISTRICT 178 · STATE 323
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551425003062
River Valley Early Learning Center
1370 Cherry St, Plain, WI 53577 · (608) 546-2228 · Sauk County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL97 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
43 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 44 | 45% |
| Kindergarten | 53 | 55% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within River Valley School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Early Learning Center this school | 97 | 44.3% | N/A |
| Prairie View Elementary De Soto | 92 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Birchwood Elementary Birchwood | 86 | 43.0% | 37.9% |
| Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter Solon Springs | 89 | 42.7% | 45.3% |
| Haugen Elementary Haugen | 83 | 45.8% | 62.0% |
| La Farge Elementary La Farge | 83 | 45.8% | 52.0% |
Matched among Wisconsin elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where River Valley Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Sauk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 97 | #1,083 of 1,157 | #16 of 19 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
97
-19 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 11.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 97 | 8 | 12.2:1 | 44% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 122 | 8.5 | 14.4:1 | 34% (41) |
| 2022-23 | 109 | 9.5 | 11.5:1 | 39% (43) |
| 2020-21 | 116 | 10 | 11.6:1 | 41% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 122 | 8.6 | 14.3:1 | 27% (33) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Valley Early Learning Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (122 to 97); teachers down 7% (8.6 to 8).
About River Valley Early Learning Center
This page covers River Valley Early Learning Center, a small elementary school in Plain, Wisconsin. The school had 97 students in pre-K through kindergarten in 2024-25. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Wisconsin is about 323, so this school runs 70% smaller than that.
River Valley Early Learning Center belongs to River Valley School District, a district of 4 schools and 1,043 students.
About 94% of the student body at River Valley Early Learning Center is White. Other reported shares: 4% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 12%, meaning two students picked at random have a 12% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 12.2:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 14.7:1 average for elementary schools in Wisconsin. Eligible students account for 44% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Sauk County census figures show that the median household income is $79,541, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 30 public schools in Sauk County, enrolling about 9,882 students in all.
The school nearest to River Valley Early Learning Center is River Valley High, at a distance of about 6.6 miles. A ten-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment at River Valley Early Learning Center dropped 16% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 116 to 97 students.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Sauk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,009
Census ACS
Median income
$79,541
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,882 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in River Valley School District
- River Valley HighHigh · 364 students
- River Valley MiddleMiddle · 324 students
- River Valley ElementaryElementary · 258 students
Nearby schools
- River Valley High6.6 mi · 364
- River Valley Elementary6.8 mi · 258
- River Valley Middle6.9 mi · 324
- Tower Rock Elementary8.2 mi · 213
- Ithaca High12.4 mi · 105
- Ithaca Middle12.4 mi · 69
Frequently asked questions
About River Valley Early Learning CenterHow large is River Valley Early Learning Center?
River Valley Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 97 students in grades PK-KG.
Is River Valley Early Learning Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
River Valley Early Learning Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at River Valley Early Learning Center?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at River Valley Early Learning Center.
How diverse is River Valley Early Learning Center?
River Valley Early Learning Center reports a student body of 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees River Valley Early Learning Center?
River Valley Early Learning Center is overseen by River Valley School District in Sauk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.