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Pembine Elementary

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Pembine Elementary ranks 474 th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

474^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Pembine Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Pembine, Wisconsin, part of the Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District. With 159 students, Pembine Elementary has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, ranging from a high of 134 out of 1,025 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 807 out of 1,050 in 2020-2021.

Pembine Elementary generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies, with 63-67% of students proficient or better in ELA across grades 3-6 in 2024-2025. However, the school struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 26-71% across grades 3-6, compared to the state average of around 52-55%. The school also has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.9% to 19.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Pembine Elementary spends more per student ($19,917 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Wausaukee Elementary ($15,596 in 2020-2021) and Goodman-Armstrong Elementary ($28,865 in 2020-2021), and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 13.1 over the past few years.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Pembine Elementary, ranging from 57-66% over the past few years, may present unique challenges and require targeted interventions and support to ensure these students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Addressing the school's weaknesses in Mathematics and high chronic absenteeism rates will be crucial for improving Pembine Elementary's performance and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

139

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,917

Per pupil spending ?

66.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

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 — 39th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Wisconsin median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Wisconsin avg54%

474^th of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

187^th of 426Beecher-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
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
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
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
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
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 (2025)79th percentile+25 vs school

Female (2025)69th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)49th percentile-5 vs school

White (2021)15th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies74%+10 vs state

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Science58%+7 vs state

Mathematics45%-9 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
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%)	59	474^th of 1044 public elementary schools	54.6%		51	615^th of 1061 public elementary schools	42.0%	141	63.2	63.2	66.7	58.3	42.1	26.3	71.4	33.3	73.7	57.9	$19,917	$794	$19,123
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%)	62.7	420^th of 1044 public elementary schools	59.8%		52.7	597^th of 1061 public elementary schools	43.7%	177	55.6	80.7	41.2	32.4	66.7	83.9	58.8	37.8	90.3	77.4	$12,844	$1,347	$11,496
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%)	13	925^th of 1044 public elementary schools	11.4%		20.7	881^st of 1061 public elementary schools	17.0%	44	21.1	31.3	20.0		21.1	0.0	17.1		56.3	37.5	$15,596	$1,560	$14,037
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%)								(n/a)	33.3				50.0						$28,865	$2,535	$26,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Pembine Elementary

What district is Pembine Elementary in?

Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

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.

How many students attend Pembine Elementary?

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

Is Pembine Elementary a good school?

Pembine Elementary ranks 474^th of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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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