Richland Center Primary School in Richland Center, WI

At a glance

Reported students

301

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29.62

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

275

Richland Center Primary School: 301 reported students.

State peer staffing position

12th percentile

10.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 200
Teachers (FTE): 29.76
Student–teacher ratio: 6.7:1

What the reported data says about Richland Center Primary School

Richland Center Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Richland Center. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 301 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Richland Center Primary School

1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4%
Students with disabilities: 17.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 64.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.1%
Hispanic15.3%
Black2%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Richland Center Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

275 reported students

Richland Center High

High · Grades 07–12

512 reported students

PARTNER Charter School

High · Grades 08–12

21 reported students

HIVE Virtual Charter School

Other · Grades PK–12

12 reported students

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Public schools near Richland Center Primary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Richland Center Intermediate School Elementary · Richland School District	03–06	275	0.4 mi
PARTNER Charter School High · Charter · Richland School District	08–12	21	2 mi
Richland Center High High · Richland School District	07–12	512	2.5 mi
HIVE Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Richland School District	PK–12	12	2.5 mi
Ithaca Elementary Elementary · Ithaca School District	PK–05	145	5.2 mi
Riverdale Elementary Elementary · Riverdale School District	PK–06	337	9.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Richland Center Primary School

What grades does Richland Center Primary School serve?

Richland Center Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richland School District.

How many students attend Richland Center Primary School?

Richland Center Primary School reported 301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 200 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland Center Primary School?

The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 301 students and 29.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Richland Center Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Richland Center Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Richland Center Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Richland Center Primary School in?

Richland Center Primary School is part of Richland School District, based in Richland Center, WI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Richland Center Primary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richland Center Intermediate School (0.4 mi), PARTNER Charter School (2 mi), Richland Center High (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.