Potosi Elementary

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Potosi Elementary ranks 332 nd of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820

(608) 763-2163

District: Potosi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,069

Students who attend Potosi Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Potosi Middle
High:	Potosi High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Potosi Elementary ranks better than 68.9% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.39. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potosi Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Potosi Elementary employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potosi Elementary is $16,069.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Potosi Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi Elementary 332^nd of 1067 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Potosi Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Female students:

Male students:

Potosi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi School District 89^th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potosi Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	87.38	19^th	633	97.0%
2008	80.83	77^th	1021	92.5%
2009	69.91	276^th	1030	73.2%
2010	83.72	50^th	1045	95.2%
2011	63.02	407^th	1046	61.1%
2012	67.40	333^rd	1045	68.1%
2013	64.16	358^th	1053	66.0%
2014	54.89	532^nd	1061	49.9%
2015	69.00	305^th	1076	71.7%
2016	53.98	535^th	1075	50.2%
2017	46.24	640^th	1071	40.2%
2018	33.05	779^th	1025	24.0%
2019	53.39	519^th	1037	50.0%
2021	69.87	285^th	1050	72.9%
2022	48.94	607^th	1067	43.1%
2023	67.39	332^nd	1067	68.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.69	163^rd	748	78.2%
2023	63.67	215^th	770	72.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	40.06	570^th	854	33.3%
2019	68.83	189^th	874	78.4%
2022	67.38	197^th	859	77.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	27.27	810^th	997	18.8%
2019	53.51	504^th	1002	49.7%
2021	75.09	203^rd	1004	79.8%
2022	63.43	364^th	1017	64.2%
2023	82.34	116^th	1010	88.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	41.82	664^th	997	33.4%
2019	53.87	487^th	1002	51.4%
2021	59.87	412^th	1003	58.9%
2022	43.00	656^th	1017	35.5%
2023	45.42	622^nd	1011	38.5%

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Rank History for White students at Potosi Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.97	180^th	699	74.2%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Potosi Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	252	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	253
1990	254	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1991	250	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1992	198	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1993	207	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1994	194	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	195
1995	203	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
1996	203	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
1997	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
1998	195	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	197
1999	179	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
2000	182	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	184
2001	180	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
2002	159	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	160
2003	159	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	160
2004	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2005	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2006	151	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
2007	152	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2008	150	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
2009	144	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2010	131	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	134
2011	132	0	1	0	0	0	1	134
2012	152	0	1	3	3	0	1	160
2013	144	0	1	3	2	0	2	152
2014	141	0	1	3	0	0	1	146
2015	132	0	0	3	0	0	0	135
2016	131	0	0	3	0	0	0	134
2017	140	0	0	3	0	0	0	143
2018	137	4	1	3	0	0	3	148
2019	126	3	1	4	0	0	4	138
2020	132	4	0	7	0	0	7	150
2021	129	0	0	4	0	0	2	135
2022	123	0	0	5	0	0	2	130
2023	139	3	0	4	0	0	2	148

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potosi Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	253	20.0	12.6	12.3
1990	255	18.5	13.7	12.2
1991	251	18.0	13.9	10
1992	199	15.0	13.2	18.1
1993	208	15.3	13.6	11.5
1994	195	15.7	12.4	12.8
1995	204	18.0	11.3	13.2
1996	204	18.0	11.3	13.2
1997	200	18.5	10.8	13
1998	197	18.3	10.8	10.2
1999	180	16.8	10.7	15.6
2000	184	17.0	10.8	16.3
2001	181	17.5	10.3	16.6
2002	160	15.6	10.3	32.5
2003	160	15.6	10.3	32.5
2004	140	13.1	10.7	27.1
2005	126	13.0	9.7	n/a
2006	152	13.2	11.5	n/a
2007	153	12.0	12.8	31.4
2008	152	12.4	12.3	34.2
2009	146	13.8	10.6	35.6
2010	134	13.0	10.2	39.6
2011	134	11.5	11.6	42.5
2012	160	12.9	12.3	41.9
2013	152	12.9	11.7	36.2
2014	146	13.4	10.8	34.9
2015	135	n/a	n/a	30.4
2016	134	13.0	10.3	37.3
2017	143	10.8	13.1	35.7
2018	148	11.8	12.4	36.5
2019	138	10.9	12.5	33.3
2020	150	12.8	11.6	34
2021	135	11.8	11.3	31.1
2022	130	12.3	10.5	30
2023	148	13.6	10.8	25.7

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 Potosi Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	253	20.0	12.6	12.3
1990	255	18.5	13.7	12.2
1991	251	18.0	13.9	10
1992	199	15.0	13.2	18.1
1993	208	15.3	13.6	11.5
1994	195	15.7	12.4	12.8
1995	204	18.0	11.3	13.2
1996	204	18.0	11.3	13.2
1997	200	18.5	10.8	13
1998	197	18.3	10.8	10.2
1999	180	16.8	10.7	15.6
2000	184	17.0	10.8	16.3
2001	181	17.5	10.3	16.6
2002	160	15.6	10.3	32.5
2003	160	15.6	10.3	32.5
2004	140	13.1	10.7	27.1
2005	126	13.0	9.7	n/a
2006	152	13.2	11.5	n/a
2007	153	12.0	12.8	31.4
2008	152	12.4	12.3	34.2
2009	146	13.8	10.6	35.6
2010	134	13.0	10.2	39.6
2011	134	11.5	11.6	42.5
2012	160	12.9	12.3	41.9
2013	152	12.9	11.7	36.2
2014	146	13.4	10.8	34.9
2015	135	n/a	n/a	30.4
2016	134	13.0	10.3	37.3
2017	143	10.8	13.1	35.7
2018	148	11.8	12.4	36.5
2019	138	10.9	12.5	33.3
2020	150	12.8	11.6	34
2021	135	11.8	11.3	31.1
2022	130	12.3	10.5	30
2023	148	13.6	10.8	25.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potosi Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,318 (9.4%)	$12,655 (90.6%)	$13,973
2020	$889 (6.0%)	$13,959 (94.0%)	$14,848
2021	$958 (6.0%)	$15,110 (94.0%)	$16,069

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potosi Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 519^th of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 332^nd of 1067 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Elementary)	36.8	47.1	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	36.8	47.1	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Potosi Elementary)	31.6	76.5	44.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	31.6	76.5	44.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Elementary)	68.2	57.7	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	68.2	57.7	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Potosi Elementary)	45.5	65.4	19.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	45.5	65.4	19.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Potosi Elementary)	63.6	65.4	1.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Potosi School District)	63.6	65.4	1.7%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Potosi Elementary)	68.2	53.9	14.3%
4th Grade Science (Potosi School District)	68.2	53.9	14.3%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi Elementary)	17.7	20	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi School District)	17.7	20	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Potosi Elementary)	47.1	60	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Potosi School District)	47.1	60	12.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	148	7.2%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	126	139	10.3%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	25.7%	7.7%

Schools Near Potosi Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2023)				Forward Exam Mathematics (2023)				Forward Exam Social Studies (2023)	Forward Exam Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 763-2163	148	14	10.8	25.7%	139 (93.9%)	3 (2.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	67.4	332^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	68.9%		48.9	607^th of 1067 public elementary schools	43.1%	275	47.1	57.7	20.0		76.5	65.4	60.0		65.4	53.9	$16,069	$958	$15,110
Westview Elementary	Public	1-4	1201 W Camp St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 342-4050	448	32	14.0	41.5%	358 (79.9%)	21 (4.7%)	32 (7.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.7%)	74.7	225^th of 1067 public elementary schools	78.9%		70.9	274^th of 1067 public elementary schools	74.3%	49	47.3	53.3			73.6	58.7			76.1	59.8	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 723-4066	472	39	12.1	35.8%	452 (95.8%)	4 (0.8%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	80.3	156^th of 1067 public elementary schools	85.4%		67.1	329^th of 1067 public elementary schools	69.2%	173	51.7	52.3	56.0		85.0	63.1	74.7		67.7	69.2	$13,664	$810	$12,854
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	425 Broadway St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 342-4040	195	16	12.1	43.1%	150 (76.9%)	16 (8.2%)	11 (5.6%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)								(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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 744-2174	260	24	10.7	38.1%	247 (95.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	64.2	394^th of 1067 public elementary schools	63.1%		67.6	321^st of 1067 public elementary schools	69.9%	73	34.2	69.0	31.1		57.9	53.3	51.1		79.3	72.4	$14,258	$949	$13,309
Cassville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	412 Crawford St	Cassville	53806	Grant County	Cassville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 725-5307	89	10	9.3	42.7%	87 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	72.1	262^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	75.4%		61.9	423^rd of 1067 public elementary schools	60.4%	161	44.4	58.3	25.0	25.0	88.9	75.0	87.5	66.7	83.3	58.3	$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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 854-2261	263	26	10.2	30.4%	251 (95.4%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.8	160^th of 1067 public elementary schools	85.0%		72.6	254^th of 1067 public elementary schools	76.2%	94	50.0	58.6	53.1		68.2	62.1	59.4		79.3	75.9	$13,361	$720	$12,640
Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 759-4002	130	14	9.3	48.5%	118 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	62	427^th of 1067 public elementary schools	60.0%		66.1	342^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	67.9%	85	33.3	55.6	68.8	44.4	50.0	22.2	81.3	77.8	61.1	50.0	$13,201	$932	$12,269
Belmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 732-5581	228	20	11.1	32.9%	190 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	52.9	572^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	46.4%		61.5	428^th of 1067 public elementary schools	59.9%	144	34.5	39.3	34.4	62.5	37.9	46.4	43.8	62.5	53.6	57.1	$12,300	$1,441	$10,859

Frequently Asked Questions about Potosi Elementary

What district is Potosi Elementary in?

Potosi School District

What is the racial makeup of Potosi Elementary?

Students at Potosi Elementary are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Potosi Elementary attend?

Students who attend Potosi Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Potosi Middle
High : Potosi High

How many students attend Potosi Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Potosi Elementary.

Is Potosi Elementary a good school?

Potosi Elementary ranks 332^nd of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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