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Phelps Elementary

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Phelps Elementary ranks 619 th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

619^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,039 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Phelps Elementary is a small PK–8 school in Phelps, Wisconsin, serving 61 students in the Phelps School District, and it is the only school in this comparison that teaches grades 7 and 8 — the nearby schools stop at grade 6 or grade 4. Because enrollment is so small, grade-level proficiency percentages come from very small groups of students, so a change of one or two students can shift a rate by 10–15 points or more. Read the numbers below as directional rather than precise. The district is ranked 320th of 432 in Wisconsin (26th percentile, 1 star), while the elementary school itself ranks 619th of 1,039 in 2025–2026 (40th percentile, 2 stars) — a gap suggesting the elementary is currently doing better than the broader district's standing.

Phelps stands out for its resources and attendance. Its 2024–25 per-pupil spending was $27,670, higher than Three Lakes Elementary ($23,298), Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes ($23,610), and especially Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River ($17,474). Its student–teacher ratio of 6.2 is by far the lowest in the group — less than half of Three Lakes's 14.4. Chronic absenteeism was 5.3% in 2024–25, well below the state's 17.3% and better than Three Lakes and Eagle River, and the school reported 0.0% dropout from 2020–21 through 2024–25. Economic disadvantage, measured by free/reduced lunch (44.26%), is similar to the neighboring schools.

Academics are mixed and change notably from year to year. Bright spots include 6th grade ELA at 85.71% in 2025–26 and 4th grade social studies at 87.5% in 2024–25, both above state and nearby schools. Math is the current concern: 3rd grade math was 22.22% and 5th grade math 28.57% in 2025–26, well below state averages and most neighbors, even though 6th grade math reached 57.14%. Eighth grade swung from strong results in 2023–24 to 12.5% in both ELA and math in 2024–25, which likely explains much of the school's overall rank volatility — 8th percentile in 2022–23, 54th in 2024–25, and 40th in 2025–26. Compared with nearby schools, Phelps currently sits below Three Lakes (80th percentile) and Land O' Lakes (88th) and slightly below Eagle River (48th).

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,670

Per pupil spending ?

44.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554

(715) 545-2724

District: Phelps School District

Students who attend Phelps Elementary usually attend:

High:

Phelps High

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

1.6%

American Indian:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2023 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 40th (2026) from a 8th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Wisconsin average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Wisconsin avg53%

619^th of 1,039

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

320^th of 432Phelps 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	619 of 1039	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.8	476 of 1044	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.9	569 of 1061	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	7.0	978 of 1067	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	30.4	816 of 1067	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.1	848 of 1050	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.3	383 of 1037	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	414 of 1025	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.8	630 of 1071	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.0	423 of 1075	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.5	68 of 1076	93.7%	★★★★★
2014	81.7	105 of 1061	90.1%	★★★★★
2013	82.5	85 of 1053	91.9%	★★★★★
2012	62.6	426 of 1045	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.9	495 of 1046	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.0	277 of 1045	73.5%	★★★★☆
2009	79.8	96 of 1030	90.7%	★★★★★
2008	80.4	85 of 1021	91.7%	★★★★★
2007	80.1	81 of 689	88.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2026	21.2	593 of 697	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.8	469 of 727	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	1.6	708 of 715	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	66.6	206 of 718	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	49.9	368 of 686	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	16.2	540 of 628	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.3	270 of 641	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	22.7	518 of 640	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.6	312 of 617	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	369 of 613	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	373 of 594	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.6	477 of 579	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.3	266 of 612	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.7	409 of 609	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.6	244 of 612	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.9	212 of 585	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.2	253 of 569	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.0	408 of 559	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	64.7	193 of 549	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.6	53 of 521	89.8%	★★★★★
2008	72.2	108 of 519	79.2%	★★★★☆
2005	78.2	33 of 332	90.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	7.7	377 of 399	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.0	340 of 407	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

White (2026)15th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

White (2025)6th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+12 vs state

Mathematics35%-19 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)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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	Vaccination: Kindergartners meeting all minimum immunization requirements	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Phelps Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4451 Old School Rd	Phelps	54554	Vilas County	Phelps School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 545-2724	61	10	6.2	44.3%	58 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	48.6	619^th of 1039 public elementary schools	40.4%		58.8	476^th of 1044 public elementary schools	54.4%	143	66.7		42.9	85.7	22.2		28.6	57.1					$27,670	$882	$26,788
Northland Pines Elementary-Land O' Lakes	Public	PK, KG-4	6485 Town Hall Rd	Land O Lakes	54540	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 547-3619	51	5	10.5	45.1%	46 (90.2%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.8	126^th of 1039 public elementary schools	87.9%		73.6	256^th of 1044 public elementary schools	75.5%	130	85.7	57.1			100.0	85.7			71.4	71.4			$23,610	$485	$23,124
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 Pleasure Island Rd	Eagle River	54521	Vilas County	Northland Pines School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 479-6471	484	40	12.0	45.2%	431 (89.0%)	7 (1.4%)	27 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	54.3	542^nd of 1039 public elementary schools	47.8%		55	529^th of 1044 public elementary schools	49.3%	13	41.0	53.3	50.0	59.5	52.5	60.0	56.4	56.8	64.4	55.6	82%		$17,474	$491	$16,983
Three Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6930 W School St	Three Lakes	54562	Oneida County	Three Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 546-3323	160	11	14.4	41.9%	155 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	77.1	211^th of 1039 public elementary schools	79.7%		77.6	199^th of 1044 public elementary schools	80.9%	12	73.3	95.2	57.7	62.5	46.7	81.0	50.0	75.0	95.2	90.5	80%		$23,298	$899	$22,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Phelps Elementary

How many students attend Phelps Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 61 students attended Phelps Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Phelps Elementary?

Students at Phelps Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Phelps Elementary attend?

Students who attend Phelps Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Phelps High

Is Phelps Elementary a good school?

Phelps Elementary ranks 619^th of 1039 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Phelps Elementary in?

Phelps School District

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2018–19 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 20, 2026

2016–17 through 2017–18 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

2025–26 ACT & Forward Exam scoresOct 1, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 school spending dataJul 16, 2026

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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