Summary:
The Nekoosa School District has only one elementary school, Humke Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance data suggests areas for improvement, particularly in academic achievement and addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
Humke Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which can negatively impact student learning. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the Nekoosa School District and the state of Wisconsin, indicating a need for academic improvement. Additionally, Humke Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 57.91%, suggesting a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, Humke Elementary spends more per student than the state average, at $14,440 per student for the 2020-2021 school year. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, these factors alone do not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement, indicating that additional strategies and resources may be needed to address the school's challenges.
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