River Heights Elementary

www.sdmaonline.com

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

River Heights Elementary, located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the School District of the Menomonie Area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the academic and personal growth of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character development, River Heights aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success while maintaining a strong connection to the families and residents of the surrounding area.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school leverages the resources of the broader district to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. River Heights Elementary prides itself on cultivating a collaborative school culture that encourages student curiosity, social-emotional health, and academic excellence within the Menomonie community.

437

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	17
Black	6
Asian	91
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
291 (66.6 %)
Asian
91 (20.8 %)
Two or More
31 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.9 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Menomonie Area School District
Phone:	(715)232-3987
Website:	http://www.sdmaonline.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 70