Neillsville Elementary

Summary:

Neillsville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 394 students in grades PK-5 in Neillsville, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Neillsville School District, which is ranked 333 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neillsville Elementary faces several key challenges. Its student performance on the Forward Exam is generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 45.28% compared to the state average of 52.07%. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant, and its ranking among Wisconsin elementary schools has fluctuated between 510 and 763 over the past few years, indicating its performance is in the bottom half of the state. Additionally, Neillsville Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 3.7% to 11.3% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the nearby Nasonville Elementary at 7.7%. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 42.24% to 48.98%, significantly higher than the 34.26% rate at Nasonville Elementary.

While Neillsville Elementary faces these challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement. The school's ranking among Wisconsin elementary schools has fluctuated, suggesting that with the right interventions, its academic performance could potentially be enhanced. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and the socioeconomic factors affecting its student population could be crucial in improving the overall outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 504 E 5th St
       Neillsville, WI  54456-2024


(715) 743-8710

District: Neillsville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
510th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,437 Help


Students who attend Neillsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Neillsville Middle
High:    Neillsville High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neillsville Elementary ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neillsville Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neillsville Elementary is $13,437.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neillsville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Neillsville Elementary 510th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Neillsville Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Neillsville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neillsville School District 333rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neillsville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.04 289th 633 54.3%
2005 63.84 287th 632 54.6%
2006 59.51 371st 712 47.9%
2008 55.98 544th 1021 46.7%
2009 45.84 705th 1030 31.6%
2010 53.71 609th 1045 41.7%
2011 49.01 686th 1046 34.4%
2012 50.72 664th 1045 36.5%
2013 58.89 444th 1053 57.8%
2014 50.00 618th 1061 41.8%
2015 48.28 652nd 1076 39.4%
2016 33.74 791st 1075 26.4%
2017 50.83 576th 1071 46.2%
2018 48.88 589th 1025 42.5%
2019 41.86 688th 1037 33.7%
2021 33.74 763rd 1050 27.3%
2022 44.15 672nd 1067 37.0%
2023 40.11 709th 1067 33.6%
2024 58.30 510th 1061 51.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.78 250th 721 65.3%
2019 38.45 447th 742 39.8%
2021 33.42 512th 746 31.4%
2022 50.98 317th 748 57.6%
2023 23.68 631st 770 18.1%
2024 40.21 465th 790 41.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.15 427th 854 50.0%
2019 41.69 543rd 874 37.9%
2023 35.01 624th 871 28.4%
2024 68.94 199th 866 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.11 552nd 997 44.6%
2019 50.26 561st 1002 44.0%
2021 43.54 625th 1004 37.7%
2022 47.57 598th 1017 41.2%
2023 42.60 661st 1010 34.6%
2024 53.64 544th 1011 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 580th 997 41.8%
2019 34.97 733rd 1002 26.8%
2021 27.46 791st 1003 21.1%
2022 42.19 666th 1017 34.5%
2023 38.03 688th 1011 31.9%
2024 61.39 423rd 1012 58.2%
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Rank History for White students at Neillsville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 503rd 686 26.7%
2019 34.46 526th 718 26.7%
2023 14.38 661st 715 7.6%
2024 47.20 412th 727 43.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Neillsville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 606 n/a 1 3 11 n/a n/a 0 621
1990 589 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 584 1 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 598 1 1 1 11 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 577 3 0 3 12 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 579 1 0 3 16 n/a n/a 0 599
1995 537 2 4 1 13 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 537 2 4 1 13 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 535 0 7 2 11 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 542 0 6 2 11 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 540 0 5 2 12 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 543 2 6 4 13 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 550 1 6 6 6 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 507 1 4 6 8 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 507 1 4 6 8 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 470 2 5 8 8 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 472 7 7 5 11 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 450 8 8 3 11 n/a n/a 0 480
2007 442 7 6 5 20 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 462 6 5 8 12 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 448 5 5 11 10 n/a n/a 0 479
2010 439 6 5 10 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2011 436 6 4 14 8 0 0 0 468
2012 498 9 5 18 7 1 2 0 540
2013 501 9 3 17 8 0 0 0 538
2014 485 8 7 18 6 0 0 0 524
2015 486 7 4 23 8 0 0 0 528
2016 485 11 4 26 6 0 1 0 533
2017 464 8 4 35 5 0 0 0 516
2018 446 13 3 30 6 1 2 0 501
2019 446 9 3 31 6 1 1 0 497
2020 383 7 1 23 5 1 2 0 422
2021 324 5 1 11 3 1 3 0 348
2022 366 3 1 12 4 1 4 0 391
2023 367 3 0 16 2 1 5 0 394

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Neillsville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 621 36.0 17.2 23.7
1990 600 35.5 16.9 20.2
1991 596 36.2 16.4 20.6
1992 612 35.8 17.0 25.2
1993 595 34.2 17.4 25.9
1994 599 33.5 17.9 22.5
1995 557 33.6 16.6 19.6
1996 557 33.6 16.6 19.6
1997 555 33.0 16.8 19.8
1998 561 33.1 16.9 20.7
1999 559 33.1 16.9 38.6
2000 568 34.7 16.4 33.8
2001 569 38.6 14.7 30.9
2002 526 39.3 13.4 38.4
2003 526 39.3 13.4 38.4
2004 493 35.3 14.0 34.3
2005 502 34.7 14.5 n/a
2006 480 33.4 14.4 n/a
2007 480 31.6 15.2 43.5
2008 493 31.3 15.8 39.6
2009 479 31.0 15.5 34.7
2010 469 31.6 14.8 43.1
2011 468 30.6 15.2 47.9
2012 540 35.7 15.1 44.1
2013 538 35.0 15.3 42.2
2014 524 36.2 14.4 38.7
2015 528 n/a n/a 44.3
2016 533 35.0 15.2 40.3
2017 516 34.7 14.8 44.4
2018 501 36.3 13.8 43.1
2019 497 38.1 13.0 46.1
2020 422 32.8 12.8 44.1
2021 348 32.7 10.6 42.2
2022 391 33.0 11.8 0.8
2023 394 32.0 12.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Neillsville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 621 36.0 17.2 23.7
1990 600 35.5 16.9 20.2
1991 596 36.2 16.4 20.6
1992 612 35.8 17.0 25.2
1993 595 34.2 17.4 25.9
1994 599 33.5 17.9 22.5
1995 557 33.6 16.6 19.6
1996 557 33.6 16.6 19.6
1997 555 33.0 16.8 19.8
1998 561 33.1 16.9 20.7
1999 559 33.1 16.9 38.6
2000 568 34.7 16.4 33.8
2001 569 38.6 14.7 30.9
2002 526 39.3 13.4 38.4
2003 526 39.3 13.4 38.4
2004 493 35.3 14.0 34.3
2005 502 34.7 14.5 n/a
2006 480 33.4 14.4 n/a
2007 480 31.6 15.2 43.5
2008 493 31.3 15.8 39.6
2009 479 31.0 15.5 34.7
2010 469 31.6 14.8 43.1
2011 468 30.6 15.2 47.9
2012 540 35.7 15.1 44.1
2013 538 35.0 15.3 42.2
2014 524 36.2 14.4 38.7
2015 528 n/a n/a 44.3
2016 533 35.0 15.2 40.3
2017 516 34.7 14.8 44.4
2018 501 36.3 13.8 43.1
2019 497 38.1 13.0 46.1
2020 422 32.8 12.8 44.1
2021 348 32.7 10.6 42.2
2022 391 33.0 11.8 0.8
2023 394 32.0 12.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neillsville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $863 (7.7%) $10,397 (92.3%) $11,260
2020 $690 (6.2%) $10,444 (93.8%) $11,134
2021 $1,044 (7.8%) $12,393 (92.2%) $13,437

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neillsville Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 688th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 709th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville Elementary)30.241.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville School District)30.241.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neillsville Elementary)47.633.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neillsville School District)47.633.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville Elementary)21.227
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville School District)21.227
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neillsville Elementary)32.722.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neillsville School District)32.722.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Neillsville Elementary)53.955.6
 1.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Neillsville School District)53.955.6
 1.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Neillsville Elementary)40.444.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Neillsville School District)40.444.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville Elementary)26.642.6
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Neillsville School District)26.641.7
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neillsville Elementary)71.953.2
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Neillsville School District)71.952.1
 19.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students497394
 20.7%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic3116
 48.4%
Pacific Islander11
White446367
 17.7%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%49%
 2.9%


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Students who attend Neillsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neillsville Middle
High : Neillsville High

Students at Neillsville Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Neillsville Elementary.

Neillsville Elementary ranks 510th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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.

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