Rocky Branch Elementary

www.rfsd.k12.wi.us

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocky Branch Elementary School, located in River Falls, Wisconsin, is a key component of the School District of River Falls. Serving a local community that values strong educational foundations, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning within a nurturing atmosphere.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its collaborative community involvement and commitment to academic excellence. By leveraging modern resources and professional teaching staff, Rocky Branch Elementary works to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school. For parents and community members interested in detailed school calendars, district policies, or specific programming information, the school’s official website at http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

441

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Branch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	23
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
367 (83.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.9%)
Hispanic
23 (5.2%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	River Falls School District
Phone:	(715)425-1819
Website:	http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 16

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 68