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Potosi Elementary

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Potosi Elementary ranks 251 st of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

251^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,044 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Wisconsin elementary schools

Summary

Potosi Elementary is a public elementary school serving 165 students in grades PK-5 in Potosi, Wisconsin, which is part of the Potosi School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.

Potosi Elementary's academic excellence extends beyond overall performance, with the school also excelling in supporting specific student subgroups. For instance, the school ranks 145 out of 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools for male students and 109 out of 870 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, both with 4-star ratings. Additionally, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 19.5% in 2022-2023 to just 5.6% in 2023-2024, putting it below the state average.

While Potosi Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, the surrounding area appears to have a strong educational ecosystem, with multiple high-performing schools serving the community. This suggests that families in the Potosi area have access to quality educational options, and the school's consistent academic excellence and focus on equity and inclusion make it a standout choice for parents seeking an exceptional elementary school experience for their children.

166

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,069

Per pupil spending ?

24.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820

(608) 763-2163

District: Potosi School District

Students who attend Potosi Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Potosi Middle
High:	Potosi High

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wisconsin average (69% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Wisconsin elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Wisconsin avg54%

251^st of 1,044

Wisconsin public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

177^th of 426Potosi 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	73.9	251 of 1044	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	146 of 1061	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	332 of 1067	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.9	607 of 1067	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.9	285 of 1050	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	519 of 1037	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.1	779 of 1025	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.2	640 of 1071	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.0	535 of 1075	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.0	305 of 1076	71.7%	★★★★☆
2014	54.9	532 of 1061	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	64.2	358 of 1053	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.4	333 of 1045	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.0	407 of 1046	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	83.7	50 of 1045	95.2%	★★★★★
2009	69.9	276 of 1030	73.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.8	77 of 1021	92.5%	★★★★★
2004	87.4	19 of 633	97.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	58.0	457 of 1001	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.1	139 of 1011	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	82.3	116 of 1010	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	364 of 1017	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.1	203 of 1004	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	53.5	504 of 1002	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.3	810 of 997	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	109 of 870	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	208 of 866	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.4	197 of 859	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.8	189 of 874	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	40.1	570 of 854	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	145 of 1000	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	186 of 1012	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	45.4	622 of 1011	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	656 of 1017	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.9	412 of 1003	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.9	487 of 1002	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.8	664 of 997	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2023	63.7	215 of 770	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	163 of 748	78.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wisconsin percentile	Rating
2021	70.0	180 of 699	74.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)86th percentile+10 vs school

White (2021)74th percentile~ school

Special Education (2023)72nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Wisconsin (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+23 vs state

English Language Arts69%+17 vs state

Social Studies64%~ state avg

Science50%~ state avg

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Schools Near Potosi Elementary

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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
Potosi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 763-2163	166	14	11.5	24.1%	162 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	73.9	251^st of 1044 public elementary schools	76.0%		81.2	146^th of 1061 public elementary schools	86.2%	105	83.3	68.2	50.0		79.2	72.7	77.8		63.6	50.0	$16,069	$958	$15,110
Westview Elementary	Public	1-4	1201 W Camp St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 342-4050	443	32	13.8	43.8%	332 (74.9%)	25 (5.6%)	48 (10.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	76.4	214^th of 1044 public elementary schools	79.5%		82.5	125^th of 1061 public elementary schools	88.2%	89	64.2	71.8			61.3	73.9			78.4	64.9	$13,605	$1,386	$12,220
Winskill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	861 W Maple St	Lancaster	53813	Grant County	Lancaster Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 723-4066	435	37	11.7	38.6%	411 (94.5%)	3 (0.7%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	81.2	143^rd of 1044 public elementary schools	86.3%		76	216^th of 1061 public elementary schools	79.6%	73	56.5	64.9	86.2		78.3	75.4	86.4		71.9	71.9	$13,664	$810	$12,854
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	425 Broadway St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 342-4040	205	17	11.8	47.8%	153 (74.6%)	14 (6.8%)	21 (10.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)								(n/a)											$14,935	$1,022	$13,914
Cuba City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	518 W Roosevelt St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 744-2174	288	25	11.4	30.9%	267 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	52.3	560^th of 1044 public elementary schools	46.4%		53.6	586^th of 1061 public elementary schools	44.8%	26	68.6	56.0	29.0		85.7	52.0	36.8		56.0	52.0	$14,258	$949	$13,309
Cassville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	412 Crawford St	Cassville	53806	Grant County	Cassville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 725-5307	92	11	8.3	47.8%	90 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73.9	252^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	75.9%		74.2	245^th of 1061 public elementary schools	76.9%	7	55.6	53.9	55.6	71.4	66.7	69.2	100.0	78.6	61.5	76.9	$17,869	$2,123	$15,746
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1415 Fairplay St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 854-2261	281	25	11.1	28.8%	269 (95.7%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	461^st of 1044 public elementary schools	55.8%		67.8	358^th of 1061 public elementary schools	66.3%	103	68.8	46.7	53.1		84.4	51.1	67.4		62.2	46.7	$13,361	$720	$12,640
Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 759-4002	131	13	9.7	48.1%	120 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	63.4	406^th of 1044 public elementary schools	61.1%		63.3	431^st of 1061 public elementary schools	59.4%	25	59.1	71.4	36.4	45.0	68.2	71.4	45.5	50.0	85.7	71.4	$13,201	$932	$12,269
Belmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 732-5581	213	21	10.3	34.7%	179 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	55.5	522^nd of 1044 public elementary schools	50.0%		53.4	587^th of 1061 public elementary schools	44.7%	65	76.2	48.2	40.7	60.7	90.5	66.7	44.4	64.3	51.9	33.3	$12,300	$1,441	$10,859

Frequently Asked Questions about Potosi Elementary

What schools do graduates of Potosi Elementary attend?

Students who attend Potosi Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Potosi Middle
High : Potosi High

What district is Potosi Elementary in?

Potosi School District

How many students attend Potosi Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Potosi Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Potosi Elementary?

Students at Potosi Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Potosi Elementary a good school?

Potosi Elementary ranks 251^st of 1044 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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