Serving 412 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 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- 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 412 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Branch Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 #161 out of 1,991 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, Malone Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
412 students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rocky Branch Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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