Elementary Schools in McFarland School District

The McFarland School District in Wisconsin is home to 4 elementary schools serving grades K-8, including Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA), Waubesa Intermediate, Conrad Elvehjem Primary School, and 4K McFarland.

Among these schools, Waubesa Intermediate stands out as the top performer, ranking in the top 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools with a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on the Forward Exam, with over 60% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools and struggling to match the district and state averages on the Forward Exam.

Across the district, the schools face some common challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 10.83% to 71.33%. The district also sees significant differences in spending per student, from $4,693 at 4K McFarland to $14,560 at Conrad Elvehjem Primary School, as well as student-teacher ratios ranging from 12:1 to 30:1.