Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Branch Elementary serves the southern part of the River Falls, WI school district, covering an area of approximately 38.4 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rocky Branch Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Branch Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1962 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Branch Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Rocky Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Malone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School?
441 students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rocky Branch Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Branch Elementary School?
Rocky Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rocky Branch Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rocky Branch Elementary School part of?
Rocky Branch Elementary School is part of River Falls School District.
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