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Pembine Elementary

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Pembine Elementary ranks 676 th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

676^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Pembine Elementary is a PK–6 school serving 139 students in the small northern Wisconsin community of Pembine, part of the Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District. In 2025–2026 the school ranked 676th of 1,039 Wisconsin elementary schools (35th percentile, 2 stars), while the district ranked 309th of 432 districts (28th percentile, 1 star). Nearby, Niagara Elementary ranks higher overall (55th percentile, 3 stars), and Goodman-Armstrong Elementary (23rd percentile) and Wausaukee Elementary (10th percentile) rank lower.

Attendance stands out as the school's clearest strength. Chronic absenteeism was 6.4% in 2024–2025, lower than every nearby school and far below Wisconsin's 17.3% — and this despite Pembine having the highest free/reduced-lunch population among the comparison schools at 66.91%. Absenteeism has improved from 23.1% in 2021–2022. The school's resources are also relatively favorable for its size, with per-pupil spending of $18,582 (above Wausaukee and Niagara, below Goodman-Armstrong) and a student-teacher ratio of 11.4.

Academically, results are mixed and change noticeably from grade to grade, which is typical of a small school. In 2025–2026, Pembine's average ELA proficiency across grades 3–6 was 54.28%, slightly above the state average and second among these schools to Niagara, while its math average of 41.46% fell below the state average of 53.26%. Sixth grade was exceptionally strong (94.12% proficient in ELA, 64.71% in math), but third grade lagged (31.82% ELA, 27.27% math), and grade 4 social studies (66.67%) and science (55.56%) were above state averages. Historically, Pembine has swung between 4 stars, 1 star, 3 stars, and now 2 stars, so parents may want to watch early-grade reading and math while noting the attendance gains and strong upper-grade outcomes.

139

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,582

Per pupil spending ?

66.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156

(715) 324-5314

District: Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

Students who attend Pembine Elementary usually attend:

High:

Pembine High

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

American Indian:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 18th percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Wisconsin average (49% vs 55% meeting standards)

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

!Mathematics scores 13 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Wisconsin avg55%

676^th of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 18% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

309^th of 432Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine 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
2026	43.6	676 of 1039	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.0	474 of 1044	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.0	615 of 1061	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.1	708 of 1067	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.2	721 of 1067	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.2	807 of 1050	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	71.0	269 of 1037	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	134 of 1025	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	56.2	493 of 1071	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	23.4	882 of 1075	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.2	654 of 1076	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	27.9	881 of 1061	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.8	498 of 1053	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.4	392 of 1045	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.0	518 of 1046	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.3	493 of 1045	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.6	565 of 1030	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	69.8	284 of 1021	72.2%	★★★★☆
2006	28.1	583 of 712	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	549 of 986	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	68.2	315 of 1001	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.1	276 of 1011	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	41.6	663 of 1017	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.8	671 of 1004	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	404 of 848	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.9	179 of 870	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.0	305 of 866	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	349 of 871	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	263 of 859	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.8	524 of 847	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	683 of 989	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.9	508 of 1000	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.0	534 of 1012	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.5	586 of 1017	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.8	869 of 1003	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2021	85.6	41 of 746	94.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	25.0	576 of 697	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.4	594 of 699	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	79.6	98 of 686	85.7%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2021)95th percentile+71 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile+17 vs school

Female (2026)44th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)31st percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)17th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies67%~ state avg

Science56%~ state avg

English Language Arts53%~ state avg

Mathematics41%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2026)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2026)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2026)	Forward Exam Science (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Pembine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	N18775 Sauld St	Pembine	54156	Marinette County	Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 324-5314	139	12	11.4	66.9%	126 (90.6%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	43.6	676^th of 1039 public elementary schools	34.9%		59	474^th of 1044 public elementary schools	54.6%	202	31.8	50.0	41.2	94.1	27.3	44.4	29.4	64.7	66.7	55.6	$18,582	$979	$17,603
Niagara Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	700 Jefferson Ave	Niagara	54151	Marinette County	Niagara School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 251-4541	271	19	14.0	46.9%	248 (91.5%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	58.5	463^rd of 1039 public elementary schools	55.4%		62.7	420^th of 1044 public elementary schools	59.8%	43	48.7	77.4	57.6	44.1	51.3	67.7	54.6	29.4	83.9	71.0	$13,551	$739	$12,812
Wausaukee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	N11941 US Highway 141	Wausaukee	54177	Marinette County	Wausaukee School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 856-5152	168	13	13.4	53.6%	156 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	9.7	933^rd of 1039 public elementary schools	10.2%		13	925^th of 1044 public elementary schools	11.4%	8	15.4	27.8	26.7		30.8	16.7	0.0		27.8	33.3	$17,180	$1,033	$16,147
Goodman-Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	510 4th St	Goodman	54125	Marinette County	Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 336-2575	36	6	5.9	47.2%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.2	805^th of 1039 public elementary schools	22.5%					(n/a)	16.7	42.9	33.3		33.3	14.3	50.0		57.1	57.1	$28,315	$1,715	$26,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Pembine Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Pembine Elementary?

Students at Pembine Elementary are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Pembine Elementary a good school?

Pembine Elementary ranks 676^th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pembine Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 139 students attended Pembine Elementary.

What district is Pembine Elementary in?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

What schools do graduates of Pembine Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pembine Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pembine High

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