Summary:
Chilton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Chilton, Wisconsin, with a student population of 401. The school is part of the Chilton School District, which is ranked 229 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chilton Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts for 3rd and 4th grades were 26.67% and 45.16%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 37.88% and 45.75%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades were 43.33% and 40.32%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 48.79% and 46.47%. Additionally, Chilton Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.1% in 2018-2019 to 12.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 42.14% in the 2022-2023 school year.
When compared to nearby schools, Chilton Elementary's performance is generally lower. For instance, Woodland School, located 15.7 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 2.7%. Similarly, Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle, 15.45 miles away, also outperforms Chilton Elementary across various academic measures. These comparisons suggest that Chilton Elementary may need to explore strategies to improve its educational outcomes and address the equity issues observed among different student subgroups.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Chilton School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
664th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,203
Students who attend Chilton Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 401
Racial breakdown:
White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
19.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%
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