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Elementary Schools in Poynette School District

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At a glance

DistrictPoynette School District46^th of 426 Wisconsin districtsFull district overview →

School

416

Students

Top rankedPoynette Elementary141^st of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Poynette Elementary up 230 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Poynette School District in Wisconsin is home to one standout elementary school, Poynette Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 411 students. This school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 14% of elementary schools in the state.

Poynette Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly outpacing state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 66.15% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.14%. The school's strong investment in resources, with $11,435 spent per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1, likely contributes to its success.

While Poynette Elementary serves a student population with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 27.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent high performance and efficient resource allocation make it a standout institution within the Poynette School District and the state of Wisconsin. Its exceptional academic achievements and commitment to student well-being are worthy of further study and potential replication of its best practices.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th 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
Poynette Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	225 W North St	Poynette	53955	Columbia County	Poynette School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 635-4347	416	33	12.8	22.6%	384 (92.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	81.2	141^st of 1044 public elementary schools	86.5%		67.2	371^st of 1061 public elementary schools	65.0%	230	66.2	71.8	72.3	77.5	77.5	69.0	$14,697	$417	$14,280

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
De Forest Area School District	6.34 mi	7
Lodi School District	7.4 mi	5	93^rd
Rio Community School District	10.06 mi	2	118^th
Waunakee Community School District	10.37 mi	7	34^th
Sun Prairie Area School District	11.53 mi	16	266^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.