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Iron River Elementary

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Iron River Elementary ranks 329 th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

329^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Iron River Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Maple School District in Iron River, Wisconsin, with 101 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, currently ranking 329th out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and holding a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iron River Elementary has shown strong performance in certain subject areas and grade levels, with 91.67% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the Maple School District (68.89%) and the state of Wisconsin (51.26%). Similarly, 87.5% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 56.79% for the district and 55% for the state. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from a low of 13.8% to a high of 22.6%, which is an area of concern.

When compared to nearby schools, Northwestern Elementary and Drummond Elementary, Iron River Elementary generally performs better in Mathematics but lags behind in English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has shown significant differences in performance between male and female students, ranking 29th out of 1,001 Wisconsin elementary schools for female students but only 680th out of 1,000 for male students. As Iron River Elementary continues to navigate the educational landscape, it will be crucial for the school to address these key metrics and findings to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,684

Per pupil spending ?

37.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847

(715) 372-4334

District: Maple School District

Students who attend Iron River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northwestern Middle
High:	Northwestern High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

American Indian:

7.4%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 33rd percentile in 2021 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (67% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2025) from a 33rd-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Wisconsin median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg61%

Wisconsin avg54%

329^th of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Maple School District

141^st of 426Maple School District among Wisconsin districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	329 of 1044	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.9	357 of 1061	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	155 of 1067	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	489 of 1067	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.6	704 of 1050	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.7	534 of 1037	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	89.0	46 of 1025	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	78.4	171 of 1071	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	58.9	458 of 1075	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.1	179 of 1076	83.4%	★★★★☆
2014	43.0	722 of 1061	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.8	842 of 1053	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.9	852 of 1045	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	50.4	663 of 1046	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.7	646 of 1045	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.5	826 of 1030	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.6	778 of 1021	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	65.6	284 of 689	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	78.1	104 of 632	83.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	29 of 1001	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.5	11 of 1010	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.4	81 of 997	91.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	584 of 870	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	75.4	115 of 871	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	33.7	628 of 859	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	88.2	32 of 854	96.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	39.5	680 of 1000	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.6	368 of 1011	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	89.1	37 of 997	96.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2021	33.9	514 of 699	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)97th percentile+29 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-36 vs school

Male (2025)32nd percentile-36 vs school

White (2021)26th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%+19 vs state

Social Studies71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts62%+10 vs state

Science59%+8 vs state

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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 (2021)
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	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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th 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
Iron River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7730 Pettingill Ave	Iron River	54847	Bayfield County	Maple School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 372-4334	95	6	15.3	37.9%	80 (84.2%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	69.3	329^th of 1044 public elementary schools	68.5%		67.9	357^th of 1061 public elementary schools	66.4%	28	37.5	52.9	91.7		87.5	58.8	83.3		70.6	58.8	$14,684	$262	$14,422
South Shore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9135 School Rd	Port Wing	54865	Bayfield County	South Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 774-3500	102	10	9.9	49.0%	96 (94.1%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	79.4	170^th of 1044 public elementary schools	83.7%		72.5	276^th of 1061 public elementary schools	74.0%	106	69.2	54.6	56.3	85.7	84.6	54.6	87.5	71.4	90.9	72.7	$23,316	$633	$22,683
Northwestern Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10465 E US Highway 2	Poplar	54864	Douglas County	Maple School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 364-8465	515	30	17.0	31.8%	472 (91.7%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	65	388^th of 1044 public elementary schools	62.8%		57.5	528^th of 1061 public elementary schools	50.2%	140	64.4	59.0	65.4		53.4	48.7	64.1		71.8	57.7	$11,528	$729	$10,800
Drummond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	52440 Eastern Ave	Drummond	54832	Bayfield County	Drummond Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 739-6669	156	15	10.4	44.9%	132 (84.6%)	2 (1.3%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	73.2	265^th of 1044 public elementary schools	74.6%		67.5	364^th of 1061 public elementary schools	65.7%	99	37.5	64.0	43.8	90.5	68.8	72.0	68.8	95.2	76.0	60.0	$20,159	$2,242	$17,917

Frequently Asked Questions about Iron River Elementary

What schools do graduates of Iron River Elementary attend?

Students who attend Iron River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwestern Middle
High : Northwestern High

Is Iron River Elementary a good school?

Iron River Elementary ranks 329^th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Iron River Elementary in?

Maple School District

How many students attend Iron River Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 95 students attended Iron River Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Iron River Elementary?

Students at Iron River Elementary are 84% White, 7% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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