Is River Crest Elementary a good school?

Yes. River Crest Elementary ranks in the top 7.9% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

How many students attend River Crest Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended River Crest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of River Crest Elementary?

Students at River Crest Elementary are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of River Crest Elementary attend?

Students who attend River Crest Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Hudson Middle High : Hudson High

River Crest Elementary

Summary:

River Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Hudson, Wisconsin, serving 373 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Hudson School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking in the top 15% of Wisconsin elementary schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Crest Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science that exceed state averages by as much as 28 percentage points. The school's Mathematics proficiency is particularly strong, with 4th and 5th-grade students scoring above 80%. River Crest also performs well across different student subgroups, including female, male, white, and special education students, many of whom rank in the top 10-15% of Wisconsin elementary schools. Additionally, the school maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and has increased its spending per student in recent years, indicating a commitment to educational resources.

Compared to nearby schools, River Crest Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. While other Hudson School District schools like Houlton Elementary also excel, River Crest's consistent academic excellence and strong student outcomes make it a standout choice for families in the area. The school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with its effective strategies for supporting all learners, further contribute to its success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016

(715) 377-3890

District: Hudson School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,241

Students who attend River Crest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hudson Middle
High:	Hudson High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Crest Elementary ranks better than 92.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hudson School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.27. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Crest Elementary is 11.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Hudson School District! (See more...)

Compare River Crest Elementary employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at River Crest Elementary is $15,241, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hudson School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

River Crest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks River Crest Elementary 84^th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See River Crest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Hudson School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson School District 57^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2010	68.40	310^th	1045	70.3%
2011	78.30	122^nd	1046	88.3%
2012	76.40	134^th	1045	87.2%
2013	75.97	174^th	1053	83.5%
2014	85.26	62^nd	1061	94.2%
2015	82.61	97^th	1076	91.0%
2016	83.79	117^th	1075	89.1%
2017	82.67	121^st	1071	88.7%
2018	84.85	91^st	1025	91.1%
2019	85.51	73^rd	1037	93.0%
2021	82.35	130^th	1050	87.6%
2022	82.16	137^th	1067	87.2%
2023	80.89	149^th	1067	86.0%
2024	85.27	84^th	1061	92.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.59	22^nd	96	77.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	77.52	81^st	721	88.8%
2019	49.17	333^rd	742	55.1%
2021	67.17	160^th	746	78.6%
2022	73.59	116^th	748	84.5%
2023	85.71	53^rd	770	93.1%
2024	63.43	233^rd	790	70.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.09	194^th	854	77.3%
2019	73.83	132^nd	874	84.9%
2021	42.74	510^th	847	39.8%
2022	53.12	385^th	859	55.2%
2023	67.47	206^th	871	76.3%
2024	74.73	130^th	866	85.0%

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Rank History for Female students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	85.18	75^th	997	92.5%
2019	82.52	95^th	1002	90.5%
2021	89.49	47^th	1004	95.3%
2022	82.03	115^th	1017	88.7%
2023	77.87	173^rd	1010	82.9%
2024	87.03	49^th	1011	95.2%

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Rank History for Male students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	81.73	118^th	997	88.2%
2019	85.20	73^rd	1002	92.7%
2021	68.68	267^th	1003	73.4%
2022	78.75	166^th	1017	83.7%
2023	81.27	133^rd	1011	86.8%
2024	79.62	152^nd	1012	85.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.53	105^th	271	61.3%

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Rank History for White students at River Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	79.73	96^th	686	86.0%
2019	80.00	97^th	718	86.5%
2021	71.78	164^th	699	76.5%
2022	72.47	159^th	704	77.4%
2023	74.54	134^th	715	81.3%
2024	82.99	73^rd	727	90.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for River Crest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	525	22	26	18	1	n/a	n/a	592
2010	478	21	19	16	1	n/a	n/a	535
2011	461	5	14	16	0	0	33	529
2012	477	4	17	17	0	0	35	550
2013	491	3	14	17	0	0	38	563
2014	509	2	18	15	0	0	30	574
2015	459	2	17	15	0	0	31	524
2016	459	2	13	14	1	0	34	523
2017	488	2	13	16	3	0	30	552
2018	452	4	11	18	3	0	25	513
2019	463	6	11	22	3	0	26	531
2020	344	6	8	26	0	0	26	410
2021	311	5	6	23	0	0	25	370
2022	331	4	12	25	0	0	24	396
2023	299	8	12	33	0	0	21	373
2024	294	5	10	32	0	0	26	367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at River Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	592	29.8	19.9	9.1
2010	535	29.8	17.9	12.3
2011	529	30.7	17.2	11.9
2012	550	33.7	16.3	11.1
2013	563	35.7	15.7	11
2014	574	33.6	17.0	10.1
2015	524	n/a	n/a	9.4
2016	523	34.0	15.3	9
2017	552	34.7	15.9	6.7
2018	513	34.9	14.6	6.4
2019	531	37.2	14.2	5.8
2020	410	32.7	12.5	20.2
2021	370	31.6	11.6	18.4
2022	396	33.2	11.9	12.6
2023	373	31.1	11.9	15.5
2024	367	31.8	11.5	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio River Crest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	592	29.8	19.9	9.1
2010	535	29.8	17.9	12.3
2011	529	30.7	17.2	11.9
2012	550	33.7	16.3	11.1
2013	563	35.7	15.7	11
2014	574	33.6	17.0	10.1
2015	524	n/a	n/a	9.4
2016	523	34.0	15.3	9
2017	552	34.7	15.9	6.7
2018	513	34.9	14.6	6.4
2019	531	37.2	14.2	5.8
2020	410	32.7	12.5	20.2
2021	370	31.6	11.6	18.4
2022	396	33.2	11.9	12.6
2023	373	31.1	11.9	15.5
2024	367	31.8	11.5	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for River Crest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$156 (1.4%)	$11,349 (98.7%)	$11,504
2020	$107 (0.8%)	$13,303 (99.2%)	$13,411
2021	$377 (2.5%)	$14,864 (97.5%)	$15,241

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Crest Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 1067 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Crest Elementary)	64.2	57.4	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)	58.1	51	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (River Crest Elementary)	65.4	64.8	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	68.8	66	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (River Crest Elementary)	58.9	52.5	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)	63.2	58.8	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (River Crest Elementary)	76.7	77.1	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	75.8	70.3	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (River Crest Elementary)	74	82	8%
4th Grade Social Studies (Hudson School District)	72.8	71.5	1.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (River Crest Elementary)	75.3	59	16.3%
4th Grade Science (Hudson School District)	74.9	59.3	15.5%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (River Crest Elementary)	61.1	59.7	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson School District)	60.2	61.1	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (River Crest Elementary)	70.5	68.4	2.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hudson School District)	78.1	77	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	531	373	29.8%
African American	6	8	33.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	22	33	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	463	299	35.4%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.8%	15.5%	9.7%

Schools Near River Crest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	535 County Road F	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 377-3890	367	32	11.5	18.0%	294 (80.1%)	5 (1.4%)	32 (8.7%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)	85.3	84^th of 1061 public elementary schools	92.1%		80.9	149^th of 1067 public elementary schools	86.0%	65	61.7	77.4	75.0	72.3	90.6	82.8	81.1	73.6	$15,241	$377	$14,864
Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	340 13th St S	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 377-3840	384	29	13.1	20.1%	312 (81.3%)	6 (1.6%)	32 (8.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	60.8	474^th of 1061 public elementary schools	55.3%		65.9	361^st of 1067 public elementary schools	66.2%	113	44.3	53.3	77.2	50.8	65.3	91.2	65.3	50.7	$13,338	$707	$12,631
Willow River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1118 4th St	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 377-3880	298	25	11.8	14.8%	269 (90.3%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	81.1	149^th of 1061 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.1	146^th of 1067 public elementary schools	86.3%	3	61.7	82.5	73.7	58.3	77.5	80.7	87.5	80.0	$16,701	$774	$15,927
Hudson Prairie Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Carmichael Rd	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 377-3860	502	34	14.9	9.4%	449 (89.4%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.0%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	82.9	119^th of 1061 public elementary schools	88.8%		82.7	129^th of 1067 public elementary schools	87.9%	10	65.3	75.5	69.8	72.2	84.7	76.7	80.6	68.4	$12,479	$385	$12,095
North Hudson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 Lemon St N	Hudson	54016	St. Croix County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 377-3870	270	22	12.0	14.4%	231 (85.6%)	6 (2.2%)	8 (3.0%)	11 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	73.6	260^th of 1061 public elementary schools	75.5%		76	212^th of 1067 public elementary schools	80.1%	48	66.7	61.0	72.9	64.1	65.9	75.0	68.3	63.4	$16,284	$524	$15,760
Westside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1007 W Pine St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 425-1815	411	29	14.2	22.9%	370 (90.0%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)	77.7	195^th of 1061 public elementary schools	81.6%		76.1	211^th of 1067 public elementary schools	80.2%	16	69.6	71.0	57.4	69.6	74.3	67.7	78.6	72.9	$12,118	$587	$11,531
River Falls Public Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	421 W Maple St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(715) 425-7645	182	11	17.0	17.6%	158 (86.8%)	2 (1.1%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.8%)	58.6	507^th of 1061 public elementary schools	52.2%		43.6	674^th of 1067 public elementary schools	36.8%	167	56.3	84.6	58.6	28.1	53.9	37.9	84.6	73.1	$10,316	$369	$9,948
River Falls 4 Children	Public	PK	421 W Maple St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 425-7645	192	4	42.9	24.5%	171 (89.1%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.6%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)									$7,343	$287	$7,056
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	982 E Division St	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 425-1810	401	29	13.6	22.9%	351 (87.5%)	6 (1.5%)	25 (6.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	78.7	180^th of 1061 public elementary schools	83.0%		78.3	187^th of 1067 public elementary schools	82.5%	7	65.6	71.9	57.8	72.1	79.7	63.4	81.3	81.3	$12,259	$658	$11,601
Rocky Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1415 Bartosh Ln	River Falls	54022	Pierce County	River Falls School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 425-1819	412	31	13.0	25.7%	354 (85.9%)	7 (1.7%)	21 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.6%)	68.2	354^th of 1061 public elementary schools	66.6%		76.4	208^th of 1067 public elementary schools	80.5%	146	70.0	66.1	54.6	54.3	64.5	66.7	71.0	64.5	$11,335	$572	$10,763

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